Hampshire
Ballard School
Dependable results for a comprehensive intake; the journey is the main thing to weigh.
What the data says
Published data, read plainly. It tells you what to check next; it does not guarantee a place or replace your local authority’s admissions guidance.
Academic signal is not available for this school phase in our current dataset.
No Progress 8 data is available for this school in the years we hold.
Admissions realism depends on your home postcode and the school's published allocation data. Enter your postcode on this page to get a more specific assessment, and always verify the latest policy on the school's official admissions page.
This school has a Protestant/Evangelical religious character. Admissions may prioritise pupils who meet faith criteria. A Supplementary Information Form (SIF) may be required.
Watch-outs
- Faith admissions criteria apply (Protestant/Evangelical). A Supplementary Information Form may be required. Evidence of faith practice may be needed.
What to do next
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- Download and review the Supplementary Information Form
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Admissions and catchment
Independent schools run their own admissions outside the council process, so there is no catchment area or last offer distance to compare against. Registration and assessment dates are on the school’s website.
Performance over time
Attainment 8 over time
Entry, tests and fees
Bursaries and scholarships
There are a limited number of means-tested bursaries available each year and these are reviewed annually in the Spring Term. Bursaries are only available for pu…
Source · checked 28 September 2026
Scholars may apply for a single discipline Scholarship – Academic, Art, DT, Music, Performing Arts (Dance, Drama, Musical Theatre), and Sport.
Source · checked 28 September 2026
Admissions
Pupils may also be asked to complete an online CAT4 (Cognitive
Source · checked 28 September 2026
Admissions pageAdmission policy
Copied from the school's and test organisers' own pages; check them before registering or applying.
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 |
Nearby and similar schools
Other secondary schools in Hampshire for local comparison.
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 | — |