Open Independent Mixed

Great Ballard School

Eartham, Chichester, PO18 0LR
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Great Ballard School
Chichester, PO18 0LR
242 Pupils
310 Capacity
2–16 Age Range
— FSM %
133 Boys
109 Girls
About Great Ballard School

Great Ballard School is a mixed-gender Independent schools located in Chichester, West Sussex, in the South East region of England for pupils aged 2–16. It currently has a status of Open.

It has 242 pupils on roll. School capacity: 310. Current headteacher: Matthew King.

This profile is based on official data from the Department for Education (DfE) Get Information About Schools (GIAS) register, updated March 2026.

School Details
Establishment Type Other independent school
Type Group Independent schools
Phase of Education Not applicable
Status Open
Local Authority West Sussex
Region South East
Administrative District Chichester
Parliamentary Constituency Arundel and South Downs
Ward Goodwood
Urban / Rural Smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy Selective
Religious Character None
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision Has Nursery Classes
SEN (Statutory / Non-stat) 6 / 59
Inspectorate ISI
Opened 01-01-1933
UKPRN 10018805
URN 126130
Data Last Updated 12-02-2026
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Frequently Asked Questions
Great Ballard School is a Other independent school (group: Independent schools) in Chichester, West Sussex.
Great Ballard School has 242 pupils, with a capacity of 310.
Great Ballard School caters for pupils aged 2 to 16.
The admissions policy at Great Ballard School is: Selective.
The Headteacher at Great Ballard School is Mr Matthew King.
Great Ballard School is at Eartham, Chichester, PO18 0LR, in the West Sussex local authority, South East.
Sixth form at Great Ballard School: Does not have a sixth form.
Great Ballard School is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mr Matthew King
Eartham, Chichester, PO18 0LR
01243814236
www.greatballard.co.uk
Location
PO18 0LR  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 126130
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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