About the school
Great Ballard is an independent school near Chichester with key entry points at Nursery, Reception, Year 3, Year 7 and Year 9. For Years 3-11, admissions include two taster days, with standardised assessments in Maths, English, Verbal and Non-Verbal Reasoning on the second day.
| School type | Independent (fee-paying) · Co-educational |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1924 |
| Headteacher | Matthew King |
| Sixth form | No |
| Fees | A £120 non-refundable registration fee is stated on the admissions process page; the page also says school fees and extras for 2026-27 can be downloaded below, but no 2026-27 fee amounts are printed on the page. |
📅 Open days: Open Mornings are held throughout the year; dates listed are 26 September 2026, 6 March 2027 and 15 May 2027.
Entrance exam
| Exam board / format | Bespoke test |
|---|---|
| Delivery | Paper + computer |
| Subjects tested | Maths, English, Verbal Reasoning, Non-Verbal Reasoning |
📄 Free Great Ballard School practice papers (PDF)
Admissions & catchment
| Catchment | Open to all — no catchment requirement |
|---|---|
| Detail | Bursaries are available upon application; sibling discounts and an Armed Forces discount are mentioned. |
Key dates
| Registration opens | To be confirmed |
|---|---|
| Registration deadline | To be confirmed |
| Typical exam date | To be confirmed |
Open Morning dates listed: 2026-09-26, 2027-03-06 and 2027-05-15. Children starting in September are invited to a transition day during the Summer Term and a new pupils’ afternoon tea just before the September return.
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