Ballard School, New Milton
Ballard School is an independent school for pupils aged 2 to 16 in New Milton. It has a Protestant/Evangelical religious character. It is inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) rather than Ofsted; its most recent ISI inspection was a routine inspection in April 2025.
Data last updated 27 Oct 2026
Ballard School in detail
Ballard School in its own words
In its own words: "Ballard is a place where pupils feel known, supported and inspired. Rooted in strong values and excellent teaching, we help every child achieve their personal best be that in the classroom, on the stage, on the pitch and beyond."
Coming up: an open day on Friday 12 February 2027 and an open day on Friday 30 April 2027. Check the school's website before you go, as dates can change.
All school open days in Hampshire
Vision and values (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Results
The Department for Education's GCSE measures do not count IGCSEs, which many independent schools take instead of GCSEs, so the Attainment 8 and English and maths figures it publishes for Ballard School can understate its results. We do not rank or compare them; ask the school for its own GCSE and IGCSE results.
Who goes there
In 2026, 210 pupils (46.1%) received SEN support and 8 (1.8%) had an education, health and care plan.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is New Milton Rail Station, about 700 metres away (roughly a 9-minute walk).
2 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Mornington Court (adjacent), 350 metres away.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 111 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, shoplifting and anti-social behaviour. That is well above the typical figure around schools in Hampshire (72), as is usual near a town centre.
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime
Key Information
DfE GIASISI Inspection Reports
Independent schools in England are inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI), not Ofsted.
Routine Inspection
29 April 2025
Short Visit
21 September 2022
Regulatory Compliance
19 January 2022
Educational Quality / Focused Compliance
21 November 2017
Intermediate (EYFS)
18 November 2014
Standard
1 January 2011
About
Ballard School is a private school located in New Milton, Hampshire, for children aged 2 to 16 years. The headmaster is Andrew McCleave.
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At a Glance
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Secondary Performance (GCSE)
The Department for Education's GCSE measures do not count IGCSEs, which many independent schools take instead of GCSEs, so the Attainment 8 and English and maths figures it publishes for Ballard School can understate its results. We do not rank or compare them; ask the school for its own GCSE and IGCSE results.
GCSE Subjects Offered
2025/26 academic year - entries by number of pupils
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 2 nearby all-through schools
Latest from Ballard School
Youth Football World Cup 2026
2 Oct 2026
Ballard Crowned ISA National Mixed Team Champions!
2 Oct 2026
Team of the Week (14/09/26)
28 Sep 2026
Team of the Week 21/09/26)
28 Sep 2026
Sustainability Excellence. National Recognition - ISA Awards Finalist (Sustainability)
28 Sep 2026
Outstanding Sport. National Recognition - ISA Awards Finalist (Sport)
28 Sep 2026
From Ballard School's website. School Signal is not affiliated with the school.
Social & online
Keep up with Ballard School
Getting There
Train Stations
Bus Stops
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 9
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 1
- Children hurt
- 0
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 9 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 1 serious and 8 slight.
No children aged 0 to 15 were among the people hurt.
1 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included.
The typical figure for schools in Hampshire is 9 (the median across 617 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
Commute and house prices
Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
89%
Available places
456 pupils
510 places
54 spare places
as recorded on GIAS
Area Demand Pressure - New Milton
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for New Milton
Across Hampshire council
Places available
15,392
Applications
13,874
Got 1st preference
90.1%
Got preferred school
97.6%
All secondary applications across Hampshire council (2026/27), not just this school.
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
210
SEN Support
8
EHC Plans
47.8%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
No need-level breakdown available
Pupil Demographics
Key Indicators
456
Total Pupils
246
Boys
210
Girls
2026 academic year
Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
Questions parents ask about Ballard School
What are GCSE results like at Ballard School?
The Department for Education's GCSE measures do not count IGCSEs, which many independent schools take instead of GCSEs, so the Attainment 8 and English and maths figures it publishes for Ballard School can understate its results. We do not rank or compare them; ask the school for its own GCSE and IGCSE results.
When was Ballard School last inspected?
Ballard School is inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) rather than Ofsted. Its most recent ISI inspection was a routine inspection in April 2025.
How many pupils go to Ballard School?
Ballard School has around 456 pupils on roll.
How do I apply to Ballard School?
Ballard School is an independent school and runs its own admissions rather than going through the local authority. Contact the school directly for entry requirements, assessment dates, fees and any bursaries.
How many road collisions happen near Ballard School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 9 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 1 serious and 8 slight. No children aged 0 to 15 were among the people hurt. 1 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included. The typical figure for schools in Hampshire is 9 (the median across 617 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Ballard School?
Ballard School is at Fernhill Lane, New Milton, Hampshire, BH25 5SU.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)