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Great Ballard

Co-ed

Vincit qui se vincit

(He conquers who conquers himself)

Church of England
Pre-Nursery - Year 11 (Ages 2-16)
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Great Ballard is a co-educational day and boarding school for children aged 2 to 16, situated near Chichester in West Sussex. Set within 30 acres of the South Downs National Park, the school is based in Eartham House, a Grade II listed building redesigned by Edwin Lutyens in 1905. Founded in 1924, the school prioritises a "Four H" philosophy focusing on the Head, Hand, Heart, and Health. Its curriculum integrates traditional academics with outdoor learning, technology, and the performing arts, taking advantage of its rural grounds and surrounding woodland.

Selectivity:
Non-selective
Boarding:
Day Only
School Stages:
Nursery
Pre-Prep
Prep
Senior

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Last updated on 10 March 2026 (not all data elements were necessarily updated on this date)

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Admission & Fees

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Gender:Co-educational
Selectivity:Non-selective
Scholarships:
Service and Leadership
Music
Academic
Performing arts
All-Rounder
Art
Drama
Sport
Computer Science
Bursaries:Yes
The school provides financial aid through means-tested bursaries for pupils from age 7 upwards. These awards are reviewed annually and determined by an external assessment of the family's financial situation.

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Facilities

Sports Facilities:
Tennis Court
Swimming Pool (Outdoor)
Playing Fields
Rugby Pitch
Cricket Grounds
Netball Courts
Astroturf Pitch
Sports Hall
Football Pitch
Other Facilities:
Student Kitchen
Forest School
Music Studio
Allotment
SEND Centre

Other Details

Demonym:Great Ballardian
Founded:1924
Gender Mix:Co-ed (Approx. 55%/45% Boy/Girl)
School Size: Approx. 242 pupils
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Associations:
Qualifications/Certifications Offered:
GCSE
IGCSE
Duke of Edinburgh’s Award
Higher Project Qualification (HPQ)
Foundation Project Qualification (FPQ)
ABRSM
LAMDA

Contact Information

Address

Eartham House, Eartham, Chichester, West Sussex, PO18 0LR

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General Enquiries

01243 814236

Admissions

01243 814236

Company Details

Corporate Type:Private Limited Company (Ltd)
Charitable Status:Proprietary
Registered Company No.:02898673