Category: Sport

27th March 25

Former Ballard School pupil and Head Boy, Matthew Aldridge (2012), returned to Ballard to talk about his Olympic success. Matt is extremely proud to have won the bronze medal with Oli Wilkes, David Ambler and Freddie Davidson in the Men’s four at the 2024 Olympic Rowing Regatta in Paris. Speaking at a whole school assembly, Matt talked…

7th October 24

Five of our pupils represented Ballard at the ISA ski competition exceptionally. Our ski team came second overall. In addition, they gained two Silvers (Alice and Zach F) and a Bronze (Nylah). Well done, all.  U12 girls (Nylah) 3rd out of 34 U14 girls (Alice) 2nd out of 5 U14 boys (Zach Flint) 2nd out of 14 U14 boys (Zach S) 5th out…

20th November 23

Our U16 Girls’ Hockey team (a selection of players are pictured above) were crowned New Forest champions afternoon after a thrilling 2-1 victory in the final vs Ringwood School.

7th November 23

Congratulations to… … Liv Clothier (Year 8), who competed in the regional championships at Bicton Arena this summer for the New Forest Hunts Pony Club. To even qualify for this show was a massive achievement in itself, however she then went on to finish tenth out of a huge field of competitors in the Eventing,…

6th July 23

At Ballard, we take great pride in our robust sports program. We offer a diverse range of sports and our curriculum caters to pupils of all skill levels and promotes inclusivity and fair play. Following pupil feedback, we devised a ‘Sports For All Day’ to run alongside our traditional Sports Day. Aimed at those pupils…

15th May 23

We were delighted to welcome Olympic curling champion, Eve Muirhead, to Ballard. Eve visited our Pre-Prep and talked to our Year 2 pupils before presenting to our Sports Scholars followed by our Year 9 pupils. Eve spoke about her achievements, her love of curling and the highs and lows of her career. Eve first appeared…

15th December 22

Ballard provides a positive, inclusive, award-winning sports provision with specialist teachers for all pupils. Ballard’s approach is that sport and its benefits are for life. Streaming allows sport for all and our huge range of activities (25) widens the appeal. There are exceptional mentoring and coaching opportunities for pupils. Over the last few years, Ballard…

14th December 22

Ballard School chose to enter Year 11 pupil, Carla, as a candidate for the ISA Senior Athlete of the Term for Autumn 2022. Carla is now English, British and commonwealth champion for Cadet kata (a form of karate) and continues to help mentor younger athletes at her local club, all this whilst studying for her…

25th October 22

Inspirational Pupils Commonwealth Karate Champion …Carla (Year 11), won GOLD at the 10th Commonwealth Karate championships 2022. She is now hoping to add a World title to her English, British and Commonwealth titles. Well done and good luck, Carla. World Class Sailing Success Holly (Year 9), sailed in the Nationals at Portland and the World Championships…

22nd June 22

Following a massive medal haul at the ISA Regional Finals, eight Ballard pupils made the long trip north to Manchester to compete for the London West region in the ISA National Finals. It was Ballard’s largest representation of pupils at this event and the whole school community were cheering them on. Held in the wonderful…