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- 10/12/25
Sixth Form Open Evening - 15th January 2026.
Please join us on Thursday 15th January 2026 from 6-8pm for our Sixth Form Open Evening. There is no need to book a place. For further information on the open evening and our admission process, please click here.Read Full Story - 15/01/26
Big Space Cancer Appeal
One of our parents has set up a just giving page in memory of his son Zac (former pupil of Balcarras) and is planning a fund raising long hike of up to 600 miles for the hospital Big Space Cancer Appeal. Some of the hike will be with Alfie (his son and Balcarras pupil) - Cape Wrath Trail North...Read Full Story - 07/01/26
Online Safety Evening - invitation from Max Wilkinson
I’m delighted to invite you to an Online Safety Evening on Thursday, 22 January, at Balcarras School, East End Road, Cheltenham, GL53 8QE. Doors will open at 7.15pm for a 7.30pm start. ***Please note that venue has changed from CKJS to Balcarras School.*** This event will...Read Full Story - 08/12/25
PTFA Comedy Night - 6th March
For this bumper night of comedy, we bring you Jason Neale, Jules O'Brian, Michell Shaughnessy and headlined by Joey Page! Friday 6th March 2026 Balcarras Comedy Club, Balcarras School, Cheltenham 8pm Age 18+ Click here to buy tickets for the comedy night,Read Full Story - 03/11/25
School Nurse Extended Service
This is the information available for parents regarding the extended nurse provision. All the information can be found in the powerpoint here.Read Full Story - 15/01/26
Become a Trustee
If you could be interested in becoming a Trustee, all the information can be found on the Balcarras Trust website. Click here for all the information.Read Full Story - 15/01/26
PTFA Events - Second Hand Uniform
There will be a second hand uniform sale before the quiz on Friday 23rd January from 4.30-6pm. Please see the map below. We are happy to receive donated uniform into school reception right up until the sale. Cash/card donations at the sale. There are still spaces for the quiz night...Read Full Story - 09/01/26
- 09/01/26
Update from the Head - 9th Jan 2026
A very Happy New year to you all. I hope you had a nice Christmas—it felt like a decent break. I spent time in Wales and in God’s County. I enjoyed both. Back to it this week—there has been a very positive feel to the school although it has been cold and wet. Power Failure on Fr...Read Full Story - 08/01/26
- 08/01/26
Vacancy for a cleaner
We are looking for a cleaner to join our team. Click here for all the information about the cleaner vacancy.Read Full Story - 08/01/26
PTFA Events - Quiz & Comedy Night
Tickets are now on sale for the Balcarras PTFA Quiz night - this event usually sells out. Friday, Jan 23 from 7 pm to 10:30 pm All the information and the link to buy tickets can be found by clicking here. Tickets are also on sale for the Balcarras Comedy Night Friday, Mar...Read Full Story - 19/12/25
Update from the Head - 19th Dec 2025
Welcome to the final update of the term. We have reached Christmas and it is a great feeling! We sent out the Christmas newsletter yesterday. It’s on the website if you missed it. So this update is relatively brief. House Matches On Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday we had the annual House M...Read Full Story - 19/12/25
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GLOW Maths Hub: Continues to Drive Innovation in Maths Teaching
At GLOW Maths Hub we believe all children can achieve in maths – no matter what their background, experience or individual needs. It’s something we’re passionate about. Balcarras has been the Lead School for GLOW...Read Full Story - 18/12/25
- 18/12/25
- 18/12/25
Bauble competition results
The results for this years design a bauble competition are in.Read Full Story - 17/12/25
- 15/12/25
Vacancy for a Cleaner
We are looking for a cleaner. All the information can be found on the Balcarras Trust website by clicking here.Read Full Story - 12/12/25
Mars Rover
On Tuesday Mr Gell took a group of six Year 10 Product Designers to Cleeve School for the first session of this years Mars Rover competition, run by the Cheltenham Education Partnership. The Mars Rover Project is an engineering project where pupils are given a limited budget to design, purchase part...Read Full Story