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Ballard School

New Milton · Hampshire · BH25 5SU. all-through · Other independent school · Independent · Ages 2 to 16. Compare published figures with nearby schools, then print a visit pack — not a league table.

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Published snapshot

Figures come from the same Hampshire index as the compare tool. Gaps are common — treat blanks as prompts to dig deeper, not as a verdict.

Ofsted overall
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KS2 RWM expected
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Attainment 8
32.2
English & maths 9–4
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Common questions

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What are Ballard School's GCSE outcomes?

Published Attainment 8 is 32.2. English and maths 9–4: —. Use alongside inspection excerpts and visits — tables alone do not show everyday teaching.

Where is Ballard School?

Ballard School is in New Milton (BH25 5SU), Hampshire. URN 116524.

How do I compare Ballard School with nearby schools?

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Inspection excerpt

Verbatim from the published report (Routine inspection · 2025-04-29). Open the full PDF for context.

Leaders have a clear vision for school development based on effective monitoring and selfevaluation. Governors maintain efficient oversight of the school, enabling them to ensure that leaders fulfil their responsibilities effectively. Leaders have a strategic approach to the management of risk and take effective and appropriate action to mitigate the risks identified.

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From the school's website

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Curriculum

At Key Stage 4, Ballard offers GCSE Music, with Year 10 and Year 11 pupils given a wide range of opportunities to prepare for the next stage of their music education and the wider world of the music industry, whether contemporary or classical, including progression to study music in the sixth form [1]. Within Design & Technology, the school also offers GCSE Food Technology (Food & Nutrition), alongside Product Design, with the site noting outstanding results [2].

Source page · scanned 2026-08-06

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Other schools in New Milton

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Citation

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Ballard School
URN: 116524
Local authority: Hampshire
Town: New Milton
Postcode: BH25 5SU
DfE data period: 2024/2025
Index updated: 2026-09-15
Canonical: https://schoolcompass.uk/schools/116524/
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