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- 12/03/26
- 08/05/26
Update from the Head - 8th May 2026
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...Read Full Story - 08/05/26
Update from the Head - 8th May 2026
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...Read Full Story - 07/05/26
Teacher of PE - maternity contract
We are looking for a PE teacher for one year to cover a maternity contract. All the information can be found on the Balcarras Trust website, click here.Read Full Story - 07/05/26
Balcarras wins attendance award
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!Read Full Story - 06/05/26
BALCARRAS STUDENTS TRIUMPH AT SOUTH WEST YOUNG ENTERPRISE FINAL
Best overall company success for YE team in Year 12Read Full Story - 06/05/26
Balcarras Pupils Shine at Cheltenham Poetry Slam
On Tuesday evening 4 Balcarras pupils performed at the Cheltenham Education Partnership’s Poetry Slam. The pupils have been attending a poetry workshop and this event allowed all of them to perform their final poem. 7 other schools sent young poets to the event which was held at the Parabola A...Read Full Story - 06/05/26
FULL MARKS FOR GITEP
Balcarras is delighted that the Gloucestershire Initial Teacher Education Partnership has achieved a superb OFSTED report. GITEP, which trains some 100 teachers every year was rated Strong in every area by OFSTED during their recent inspection. Our Headteacher Dominic Burke is the Chair of GITEP and...Read Full Story - 01/05/26
Update from the Head - 1st May 2026
Happy May Day to you all—isn’t it great that we have reached summer’s gateway. It’s been a good week at Balcarras with plenty going on. Alas it wasn’t to be for Leeds in the FA Cup. Ah well life goes on! House Captain Thank you On Monday I had tea and cookies with...Read Full Story - 01/05/26
FINAL DEBATE IS A CLASSIC!
The Sixth Form Debate Final 2026 was held in the Main Hall on Tuesday. It was an outstanding demonstration of debating, and a very fitting end to what has been a terrific season. The motion was a topical one: 'This House believes that it is time that the UK acknowledges that the Brit...Read Full Story - 30/04/26
- 24/04/26
Update from the Head - 24th April 2026
I hope you all had a lovely St George’s Day yesterday. I celebrated by having Roast Beef and Yorkshire Pudding in the canteen—it was jolly tasty. Here is a nice photo of the St George’s Cross flying at Balcarras against the backdrop of a cloudless sky. It has been lovely weather al...Read Full Story - 20/04/26
Second Hand Uniform Sale
There will be a second hand uniform sale on Thursday 23rd April from 5-6.45 pm in the canteen. Please see the map below. This is taking place during Year 7 parents evening but any parent is welcome to attend. We are happy to receive donations into school reception this week. Thank you. Balc...Read Full Story - 17/04/26
Update from the Head - 17th April 2026
I hope you all had a lovely Easter. I spent a few days in Anglesey, which is lovely, and then went to London to watch Leeds in the Quarter Final of the FA Cup. We almost snatched defeat from the jaws of victory, as only Leeds could, but somehow scraped home on penalties. Now onto the semi-fina...Read Full Story - 16/04/26
Vacancies for parent governors
April 2026 Dear Parents and Guardians, Become a Parent Governor – be an even bigger part of the Balcarras success story As you will undoubtably be aware, Balcarras is a very successful school. But that’s not by chance – it’s down to the hard work and dedication of ev...Read Full Story - 16/04/26
- 15/04/26
Fundraising Campaign raises £40,001 to celebrate 40 Years of Balcarras
Fundraising Campaign raises £40,001 to celebrate 40 Years of Balcarras Wow! Over £40,000 raised to celebrate the 40th Anniversary of the school. We had a great couple of days at school, and a special mention to all of those pupils from across the school who helped out with...Read Full Story - 14/04/26
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- 14/04/26
Jasmine plays Bach
The latest musical video from the Balcarras Music department is now live on Youtube.Read Full Story - 14/04/26
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Sophie wins Photographer of the Year
Congratulations to Sophie who won the Gloucestershire Photgrapher of the Year awardRead Full Story