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Ballard School
Independent school · Hampshire
| Address | Fernhill Lane, New Milton, BH25 5SU |
|---|---|
| Ages | 2–16 |
| Pupils | 456 |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Boarding | No boarders |
| Religious character | Protestant/Evangelical |
| Phone | 01425626900 |
| Website | https://www.ballardschool.co.uk |
Term dates
Source: school website · checked 2026-10-16
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2026-27
| Term | Starts | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Autumn 1 | Thu 3 Sep 2026 | Fri 16 Oct 2026 |
| Autumn 2 | Mon 2 Nov 2026 | Fri 11 Dec 2026 |
| Spring 1 | Tue 5 Jan 2027 | Fri 12 Feb 2027 |
| Spring 2 | Mon 22 Feb 2027 | Thu 25 Mar 2027 |
| Summer 1 | Thu 15 Apr 2027 | Fri 28 May 2027 |
| Summer 2 | Mon 7 Jun 2027 | Thu 8 Jul 2027 |
INSET days: Tue 1 Sep 2026, Wed 2 Sep 2026, Mon 4 Jan 2027, Wed 14 Apr 2027, Fri 9 Jul 2027
Half-term breaks start Friday 5.00pm and end Monday 8.30am. Autumn term ends with Priory Carol Service; Summer term ends with Speech Day.
2027-28
| Term | Starts | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Autumn 1 | Wed 8 Sep 2027 | Fri 15 Oct 2027 |
| Autumn 2 | Mon 1 Nov 2027 | Fri 10 Dec 2027 |
| Spring 1 | Wed 5 Jan 2028 | Fri 11 Feb 2028 |
| Spring 2 | Mon 21 Feb 2028 | Fri 31 Mar 2028 |
| Summer 1 | Wed 19 Apr 2028 | Fri 26 May 2028 |
| Summer 2 | Mon 5 Jun 2028 | Thu 13 Jul 2028 |
INSET days: Mon 6 Sep 2027, Tue 7 Sep 2027, Tue 4 Jan 2028, Tue 18 Apr 2028, Fri 14 Jul 2028
Half-term breaks start Friday 5.00pm and end Monday 8.30am. Summer term ends approx. 12.30pm with Speech Day. One further INSET date TBC.
Fees 2026-27
Fees per term (including VAT).
| Year group | Fee |
|---|---|
| Pre-Prep Reception (payable by bill payer inc 12% VAT) | £3,781.12 |
| Pre-Prep Year 1 - 2 (payable by bill payer inc 12% VAT) | £3,781.12 |
| Lower Prep Year 3 | £5,848.60 |
| Lower Prep Year 4 | £6,442.70 |
| Lower Prep Year 5 | £6,662.52 |
| Upper Prep Years 6-8 | £6,852.63 |
| Senior Years 9-11 | £7,226.92 |
| Lunch, all year groups | £289.43 |
Registration fee: £120.00
Deposit: £275.00
For 2026/27 the bill payer pays 12% VAT and the school absorbs 8%. Fees page says fees range from £4,070.55 (Reception) to £7,516.35 (Years 9-11) per term for Autumn 2026 including snacks and lunches. Registration fee £100 + VAT (£120 per admissions page); refundable deposit £275 Reception-Year 6, £600 Years 7-11. Minibus 10 journeys per week £424.36 per term. Sibling discount 10% / 15% / 20%.
Source: school fees page
Admissions
Entry points: Year 7
Email the Registrar to check availability (waiting lists for some year groups), then return registration forms with passport, birth certificate, latest school report and the £120 fee to register for a potential place. Numbers increase at Year 7, where pupils join one of four classes.
Offers scholarships and bursaries.
Source: school admissions page
School bus routes
| Route | Areas served | First pick-up |
|---|---|---|
| Bus 1 | Sandbanks, Poole, Westbourne, Bournemouth, Christchurch | |
| Bus 2 | Verwood, Ferndown, Ringwood, Burley | |
| Bus 3 | Penn Hill, Canford Cliffs, Westbourne, Bournemouth | |
| Bus 4 | Dibden Purlieu, Beaulieu, Norleywood, Lymington, Hordle | |
| Bus 5 | Brockenhurst, Sway | |
| Bus 6 | Talbot Woods, Charminster, Queens Park | |
| Bus 7 | Ringwood, Hightown, Crow, Bransgore | |
| Bus 8 | Netley Marsh, Ashurst, Lyndhurst | |
| Bus 9 | Milford on Sea, Barton on Sea | |
| Bus 10 | Southbourne, Christchurch, Mudeford, Highcliffe | |
| Bus 11 | Lymington, Pennington | |
| Bus 12 | Southbourne, Mudeford, Highcliffe | |
| Bus 14 | Corfe, Poole, Westbourne |
Cost: Minibus - 10 journeys per week £424.36 per term (fees schedule 2026/27)
Source: school transport page
School details from the Department for Education's register (Open Government Licence). Term dates from the school's own published calendar; always confirm with the school.