Ballard School
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This school has a Protestant/Evangelical religious character. Admissions may prioritise pupils who meet faith criteria. A Supplementary Information Form (SIF) may be required.
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Performance over time
Attainment 8 over time
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Entry requirements
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Historical results
| Year | Pupils | Att8 | P8 | 5+ E&M | EBacc % | EBacc APS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024/2025 | 62 | 32.2 | — | 0.0% | 0.0% | 3.0 |
| 2023/2024 | 65 | 30.6 | — | 0.0% | 0.0% | 2.9 |
| 2022/2023 | 65 | 36.8 | — | 0.0% | 0.0% | 2.8 |
| 2021/2022 | 68 | 30.7 | — | 0.0% | 0.0% | 2.5 |
School information
| URN | 116524 |
| Local authority | Hampshire |
| Region | South East |
| Phase | Not applicable |
| Type | Other independent school |
| Gender of entry | Mixed |
| Age range | 2-16 |
| Headteacher | Headteacher Andrew McCleave |
| Trust | — |
| Admissions | Non-selective |
| Religious character | Protestant/Evangelical |
| Postcode | BH25 5SU |
| Latest pupils | 62 |
| FSM eligible | — |
Contact and identifiers
Fernhill Lane, New Milton, Hampshire, BH25 5SU
www.ballardschool.co.uk1425626900| DfE number | 6012 |
| UKPRN | 10014969 |
| Opened | 1 Jan 1936 |
| GIAS updated | 19 Mar 2026 |
Data sources and freshness
| Official record updated | 19 Mar 2026 |
| Latest KS4 year | 2024/2025 |
| Latest KS2 year | — |
| Ofsted published | — |