Great Ballard

Overview

We provide:
-dedicated rooms for Science, Art, DT, ICT, Music, Cookery, library, heated swimming pool, astro-pitch, tennis courts and extensive games fields.
-specialist trained staff teaching specific subjects. Class size 10-20.
-Common Entrance and Scholarship preparation (2 year study).
-day and short residential trips; an annual trip to France and a biennial ski trip.
-meals are served family style with staff at tables for breakfast, lunch and teas.
-up to 45 beds in small homely dorms in Eartham House where the Head and staff live on site.
-a full programme of evening and weekend activities (no exeats).
-a full sporting programme for boys, girls and mixed teams - football/rugby/hockey/cricket/netball/rounders and also for gymnastics, athletics, tennis.
-a wealth of extra-curricula clubs offering activities such as golf, swimming, dance, mountain-biking and horse-riding.
-art and DT - with cookery, pottery and photography.
-music - with instrumental and singing lessons, choirs and ensembles
-drama - with school and form plays.

What does it all add up to?
Our UK students achieving a 100% success pass rate to 1st choice senior schools including
6 scholarships this year (6 last year).
Personal development (Rated “excellent” in the latest ISI Inspection 2011).

Unique Points

We offer a traditional English Prep Boarding School environment where students experience outdoor learning, activities and play within the grounds together with excellent classroom facilities.
Inspirational setting- 12 ha. in South Downs National Park.
Situated in Eartham House, a Grade 2 listed building re-modelled by Lutyens. Home to artists and MPs-Hayley and Huskisson.
10 minutes from the Cathedral City of Chichester, the historic Castle town of Arundel, Glorious Goodwood and the South Coast.
The School's philosophy is: 'Do your best to be the best' which is delivered within our caring family community.

Entry Requirements