Ballard School Open Morning - Visit Ballard and Find What Makes an Award-Winning Education

We invite you to come and visit our successful, award-winning, co-educational, independent day school for children from Nursery to GCSE.

Ballard is a thriving and welcoming independent day school. A multi-award-winning school, set in 34 acres between the New Forest and the Solent on the Hampshire/Dorset border, we have been shortlisted by the prestigious Independent School of the Year Awards for the fifth consecutive year.

Crowned Co-educational School of the Year in 2024/25, Ballard has reached the finals for Sport (2023), Performing Arts (2022), and Student Wellbeing (2021). Our commitment to excellence continues to be recognised nationally and internationally. In 2026, Ballard was named Global 100's Best Education Management Business of the Year (UK), recognising our values-led approach and educational excellence. We also won the ISA Award for Excellence in Fine Art and Design for our innovative and inclusive arts programme, achieved a second consecutive Eco Schools Green Flag with Distinction, and retained our School Games Mark Gold Award. These accolades reflect our continued commitment to academic achievement, pupil wellbeing, environmental responsibility, creativity, and providing exceptional opportunities beyond the classroom. So, what makes an award-winning education?

At Ballard, we believe abilities and intelligence are not fixed. All can flourish and excel when given the tools and environment to develop self-knowledge and resilience. We provide a vast array of opportunities and believe that what sets us apart is the way we empower and inspire our pupils to seize them.

We pride ourselves on our forward-thinking curriculum, providing an aspirational, academic and holistic education. Our staff inspire and guide our young people, challenging and supporting them in equal measure. The School's drive to deliver a first-class education, with a close eye on the future, is shaping our ambitious investment and development plans.

Our pastoral care is rooted in kindness and respect, and underpinned by Christian values. The Ballard family's wellbeing is central to the ethos of the School. Our inclusive approach to school life values individuality and fosters generosity of spirit; our young people look out for each other and the wider community.

Ballard educates the whole child, providing a wide range of sporting, cultural, artistic and academic clubs and activities. Our aim is to ignite passions and develop skills, identifying and unlocking every child's inner genius.

Essentially, Ballard is a happy school where all members of our community thrive.

Booking is essential for our popular Open Mornings, where you may meet parents and staff, as well as enjoy a tailored tour with our pupils. To book your place, please contact our Registrar at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

We look forward to welcoming you to our school.

"Quite simply, a remarkable school." Parent