Latest News
- 24/06/25

Torch Passes to New Generation
On Wednesday 18th June the Balcarras House Captains for 2025-26 were officially appointed. The school holds a ceremony every year where the House Captain Boards are updated with the names of the incoming House Captains. Mr Burke gave a short speech before each set of House Captains unveiled the...Read Full Story - 23/06/25
.png)
- 19/06/25
.jpg)
Year 5 Challenge Day
Year 5 pupils from local schools came to Balcarras to get a flavour of life at Secondary School last weekRead Full Story - 19/06/25

Wearable Art exhibition
As part of the Cheltenham Educational Partnership pupils from Balcarras have put on an exhibition on wearable art at the Wilson Gallery in town.Read Full Story - 18/06/25

Vacancy for a Member or Trustee
The Balcarras Trust is currently seeking new Trustees and Members to help guide and support the governance of our Trust. Click here to find out more about being a Trustee or Member.Read Full Story - 13/06/25

- 12/06/25

Changemakers Sustainability Showcase
The Wilson Gallery in Cheltenham is hosting a sustainability showcase on 25th JuneRead Full Story - 12/06/25

Young enterprise team in National Final
Balcarras Young Enterprise Team Competes in National FinalRead Full Story - 10/06/25
- 09/06/25

Vacancy for CFO
We are looking for a Chief Financial and Operating Officer to join our trust. All the information can be found by clicking here.Read Full Story - 06/06/25

Vacancy for a Receptionist
We are looking for a School Receptionist. Click here for the School Receptionist Applicant Pack on the Balcarras Trust website.Read Full Story - 23/05/25

- 22/05/25

- 19/05/25

Activities Week 2025
Please can I trouble you to fill out the forms sent to you via email early last week. If you have pre-booked a theatre ticket, there is no need to put this as a choice, this will be taken into account. If your child is on a residential, you will not get a letter as they are already out...Read Full Story - 16/05/25

Visit from Käpylän Musiikkiopiston, Helsinki
On Friday 2nd May the Music Department were excited to welcome 20 flautists, and their parents and teachers. The young flautists were aged between 6 and 17. They went to Science, Drama, History and English classes and enjoyed them immensely. Some of the younger students visited Charlton Kings Junior...Read Full Story - 11/05/25

Young enterprise team win regional final
STUDENTS FROM BALCARRAS SCHOOL CROWNED SOUTH WEST BEST COMPANY AT YOUNG ENTERPRISE REGIONAL FINALRead Full Story - 11/05/25

- 08/05/25

- 08/05/25

BALCARRAS LEEDS UNITED FANS CELEBRATE!!
On Thursday breaktime Mr Burke (Headteacher and Chair of the Balcarras Leeds United Supporters Club) convened a special celebratory meeting of the club in his office. Supporters from across the school gathered to celebrate Leeds being crowned English Football League Champions once again. A special L...Read Full Story - 08/05/25
.png)