About the school
Ballard School is a day school in New Milton for pupils aged 2-16. Its key entry points include Year 7, and offers for Reception onwards are made on a best-fit basis following a Taster Day or Year 7 Admissions Day.
| School type | Independent (fee-paying) · Co-educational |
|---|---|
| Age range | 2-16 |
| Sixth form | No |
📅 Open days: Open Morning dates listed were Friday 25 September 2026, Friday 16 October, Spring Term 2027 – February 12th, and Summer Term 2027 – April 30th; tours are available at 9am, 10am and 11am and families are asked to arrive at least half an hour beforehand to register.
Entrance exam
| Exam board / format | Bespoke test |
|---|---|
| Delivery | To be confirmed |
📄 Free Ballard School practice papers (PDF)
Admissions & catchment
| Catchment | Open to all — no catchment requirement |
|---|---|
| Competition | The school states there are only a limited number of Scholarships available each year and there is a shortlisting process. |
Key dates
| Registration opens | To be confirmed |
|---|---|
| Registration deadline | To be confirmed |
| Typical exam date | 14 Nov 2026 |
Year 7 (2027) Admissions Day took place on Saturday 2026-11-14 for September 2027 entry. The page says to contact the Registrar if interested in joining Year 7 for 2026 or 2027 and beyond. Offers are made before the Christmas break. For September 2027 scholarships, applications were available from October before the year of entry, deadline Monday 7 December at 9am, assessment week beginning 25 January, and outcomes announced at 6pm on Friday 12 February.
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