Balcarras dominated yet again at the Cheltenham District Year 9 Athletics. The Girls Team came first and the Boys’ team came second. Balcarras were the overall champions. Well done to everyone who took part. 

We have reached May half term and it is a good feeling. It was very cold at the start of the week although it does now seem to be warming up in time for half term which is nice. Water Bottles Please do remind you child to bring a water bottle after May half term. After half term disposable cup...

Junior Maths Challenge results are out

Up until a few days ago, we had successfully arranged work placements for 100% of Year 10 students. Unfortunately, over the last few days, several placements have fallen through, and we are now urgently looking for alternative placements for these pupils. Please do share.

DofE Bronze goes successfully for over 100 pupils in Year 10

On Thursday evening our House Captains for 2026-27 were officially appointed. Mr Burke oversaw the official ceremony in the Maths Vestibule. After a short speech Mr Burke invited each pair of new House Captains to unveil the Honour Board with their names on. The House Captains are: Foley: Alex...

I can’t tell you what a brilliant week it has been at Balcarras. There has been so much going on and I have gone out of my way to try to sample as much of it as I could. I enjoy the busyness of school life and I love the rich variety of things that pupils get involved with from poetry to busin...

Balcarras has once again won a 5 Star Award for our attendance. In the Spring term the school's attendance was in the top 10% of schools nationally. Well done everyone!