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Ballard School
Fernhill Lane, New Milton, Hampshire, BH25 5SU, Hampshire
Overview
Ofsted
Not available
Pupils
475
Capacity
510
Ages
2–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
93%
Faith
Protestant/Evangelical
Summary
With limited published data, the school currently faces challenges in GCSE performance, as evidenced by a low Attainment 8 score and no students achieving a grade 4 or above in English and Maths. Parents may want to consider these factors when evaluating the school's academic offerings. However, the school serves a diverse age range from 2 to 16, which could provide a more cohesive educational experience for families.
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| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 32.2 | No UK data |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 0% | No UK data |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 0% | No UK data |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 0% | No UK data |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 0% | No UK data |
Location
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50.76199, -1.65872 · BH25 5SU
School details
Local authorityHampshire
RegionSouth East
URN116524
School typeOther independent school
Websitewww.ballardschool.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Ballard School rated by Ofsted?
Ballard School has not been recently inspected under the current Ofsted framework. Sub-domain ratings from its most recent inspection are shown on this page.
Is Ballard School a good school?
Ballard School scores –/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 0% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at Ballard School in GCSEs?
Ballard School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 32.2. 0% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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