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- 12/09/25
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Open Week - September 2025
All the information about Open Week for September 2025 can be found by clicking here.Read Full Story - 12/09/25
Update from the Head - 12th September
Friday 12th September So much is going on in the school at the moment...it’s a struggle to stay on top of things! Another week of welcomes! It has been another week of welcomes at Balcarras. On Monday I met with Beccy Andrews who is the new Head of Charlton Kings Junior School. I...Read Full Story - 11/09/25
YEAR 7 PUPILS ON THE BBC!
On Thursday three Year 7 pupils, Millie Hurst, Matthew Boon and Zeke Jabbar were interviewed by Annabelle Martin from BBC Radio Gloucestershire for the Nicky Price show at 10am. I was also interviewed. If you want to listen follow this link: https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/m002hxmh...Read Full Story - 10/09/25
Launch of the Balcarras Music channel
Students and staff are pleased to be able to launch a series of Music projects.Read Full Story - 10/09/25
SCHOOL PRODUCTION 2025 GRAND REVEAL!!
On Tuesday about 300 pupils gathered in the main hall to find out what the Balcarras School Production 2025 will be. There was real excitement and something of gasp when the Director, Mrs Went, revealed the show to be…. THE LION, THE WITCH AND THE WARDROBE Miss Went will be ably assi...Read Full Story - 10/09/25
- 10/09/25
- 05/09/25
Update from the Head - 8th September
Friday 5th September We are back up and running at Balcarras! It has been a great first week back—the pupils looked so smart in their uniform and there has been a real buzz around the school all week. This is my 19th year at Balcarras but I still retain a real excitement and nervo...Read Full Story - 04/09/25
Spotlight on Safeguarding
This September we are having a focus on how parents can help to focus on SafeguardingRead Full Story - 04/09/25
Upcoming PTFA events
There will be a Second Hand Uniform sale on Friday 12th September from 5.30-7pm in the school gym, please see instructions below. There will only be a limited supply of 6th form uniform available. There will be an ice breaker event for Year 7 parents only after the sale.Read Full Story - 04/09/25
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Careers Newsletter September 2025
Please click here to view the latest Careers NewsletterRead Full Story - 03/09/25
We are recruiting!
We are recruiting! We are looking for a Management Accountant, Science Technicians and Project Co-ordinator for the Maths Hub. All the information can be found on the Balcarras Trust website, click here for further information.Read Full Story - 28/08/25
First week back September 2025
Start of Autumn Term 2025 Mon 1st Sept INSET for all staff. Pupils are not in school Tues 2nd Sept Year 7 and Year 12 pupils only in school - Year 7 meet in main hall and move to tutor rooms. Weds 3rd Sept All pupils in school - pupils to go st...Read Full Story - 21/08/25
- 21/08/25
***Sixth Form 2025 Admissions***
Please note that we are still working through our admissions and confirming final places for Sixth Form this week. Please do get in touch if you are still waiting to hear from us. Please note uniform is available from Monkhouse (online or in the shop) and we will be holding a second-hand un...Read Full Story - 14/08/25
2025 A-level results
Over the past two years our students have demonstrated fantastic resilience, resolve and academic ability, and we are delighted that this has enabled the vast majority to secure their preferred post-18 destinations. Having completed their arduous A-level courses, and having sat formal, rigorou...Read Full Story - 11/08/25
Year 10 Work Experience at Commercial
Have a look at a fantastic Work Experience video featuring Year 10 pupils.Read Full Story - 22/07/25
A summer of fieldwork in the geography department
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Vacancy for a Finance Management Accountant
The Balcarras Trust is looking for a Finance Management Accountant - all the information can be found on the Balcarras Trust website. Click here to see the details.Read Full Story