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- 07/10/26
- 03/09/26
Balcarras Clothes Swap - tickets on sale now!
To book tickets via eventbrite please use the link below: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/clothes-swap-2026-tickets-2001697216258Read Full Story - 12/10/26
FIVE STAR AWARD FOR BALCARRAS
Balcarras was contacted by Fisher Family Trust last week to tell us that our attendance during 2025/26 was in the top 10% of schools nationally. Well done to all of our pupils.Read Full Story - 12/10/26
Silverware for Balcarras in West of England Championships
The Balcarras golf team headed to Burnham & Berrow GC to be the first ever state school to take part in the prestigious South West boys golf tournament. Each year 8 teams qualify to play in the tournament. Day one was a gross competition to rank the teams into a cup and plate competitio...Read Full Story - 09/10/26
Update from the Head - 9th Oct 2026
Dear Parents, At last we have had some rain and it has started to feel a little cooler—I might dig out my vests this weekend. It has been a great week at Balcarras. We have been drowning in sporting silverware—with several notable victories…more news below. It has also...Read Full Story - 08/10/26
Another Trophy for Balcarras
On Tuesday the Under 16 Girls Netball Team won the Gloucestershire County Championships. It was a superb team performance. Well done to everyone involved.Read Full Story - 08/10/26
Balcarras Debut in Prestigious Competition
Today Balcarras made their debut in the West of England Golf Championships held at Burnham and Berrow Golf Course. The Balcarras Trust Team which comprises Teddy, Artie, Stan, Alex from Balcarras and Noah from the High School Leckhampton, set off early on Wednesday morning. The opening 18 holes were...Read Full Story - 07/10/26
- 07/10/26
- 05/10/26
The Future of Fashion with Change Makers
Balcarras pupils look at the changing face of FashionRead Full Story - 02/10/26
Update from the Head - 2nd Oct 2026
Dear Parents, So, we reach October and all is well at Balcarras. It is great to see the House competitions back up and running again. Last week we had Cross Country, this week House Chess started and next week we have House Music. New Year 12 Settling in Well One of the things I am most del...Read Full Story - 01/10/26
- 01/10/26
- 30/09/26
Balcarras through to the Regionals
BALCARRAS THROUGH TO THE REGIONALS Today the U16 hockey team competed in the Gloucestershire Schools Hockey Championships. Balcarras emerged undefeated. It was a round robin tournament and they finished level with KLB at the top of the table. KLB will go through as winners due to goal difference...Read Full Story - 30/09/26
Invite to House Music
Dear Parents, You are all warmly invited to the 2026 House Music Highlights Concert on Wednesday 7th October at 7pm in the Main School Hall at Balcarras. It is always a wonderful event. Balcarras SchoolRead Full Story - 30/09/26
HOUSE COMPETITIONS CONTINUE WITH HOUSE CHESS
No sooner has the school year begun and we are deep into House Competition territory. Last week the programme kicked off with House Cross Country with Selvey emerging victorious. This week House Chess began on Tuesday lunch with the Year 7 pupils facing off against one another. Here is a photo of...Read Full Story - 29/09/26
- 29/09/26
Year 11 Mock Exam timetable
Please click here to see the Year 11 Mock Exam Timetable.Read Full Story - 28/09/26
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- 25/09/26
Update from the Head - 25th Sept 2026
Dear Parents, Another week flies by. We are now at the end of week 4 which means that we are over 1/10th of the way through the school year. It has almost felt like summer this week—I think some of the plants on the site have been a bit confused. I am as well. I’d normally be digging...Read Full Story