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- 24/06/26
A-level & GCSE Results day information 2026
All the information about A-level results day and GCSE results day can be found by clicking here.Read Full Story - 01/06/26
Open Week - September 2026
All the information about Open Week can be found by clicking here.Read Full Story - 26/06/26
INWED 2026 GCHQ Schools Competition
This year 3 students from Year 9 entered the International Women in Engineering Day Competition ran by GCHQ. The competition required students to have a conversation with AI about an inspiring woman in a STEM career or encourage more women into STEM careers. Isla McRitchie was awarded Runn...Read Full Story - 26/06/26
Update from the Head - 26th June 2026
Update from the Head The end of week 36 draws close and now it is now just three weeks to the summer holidays. I can hardly wait. I always like to have a flag flying this time of year. I thought you might like to see a photo of the Flag of Gloucestershire flying proudly at Balcarras. Doesn...Read Full Story - 26/06/26
House Dance
On Monday 22nd June we held the house dance competition. This year the theme was “Showtime,” and all four houses fully embraced this theme ensuring their acts delivered a fantastic performance full of energy and enthusiasm. Led by the performing arts captains and other senior prefects ea...Read Full Story - 26/06/26
- 25/06/26
Charlton Kings Parish Council who are launching their FREE Youth Summer Programme.
We have received the below information from Charlton Kings Parish Council who are launching their FREE Youth Summer Programme. This year's programme offers their widest range of activities yet for children and young people aged 2–17, including sports, arts and crafts...Read Full Story - 25/06/26
Heatwave Alert: how to keep children safe
With further heatwaves expected, more young people are heading to the water to cool off. Tragically, this brings a sharp rise in drownings. During May half-term alone, 19 people lost their lives – including 14 teenagers. Anyone can drown. No one should...Read Full Story - 23/06/26
Second Hand Uniform Sale - 3rd July 2026
We will be holding a second hand uniform sale on Friday 3rd July from 5-6.30 pm in the school gym. Please see the map below. The school is happy to receive any donations of uniform at school reception which is open from 8am - 4pm every day.Read Full Story - 22/06/26
BALCARRAS CROQUET TEAM COMPETE AT ENGLISH CHAMPIONSHIPS
On Saturday the Balcarras Croquet team competed in the English Schools Croquet Championships at the University of Nottingham. The team performed superbly finishing 4th overall and winning an award for the team with the most sportsmanship. Balcarras was the only state comprehensive school repres...Read Full Story - 19/06/26
Update from the Head - 19th June 2026
It looks like we will have lovely weather for Midsummer Music this evening—hurray! Please do come along and join us…a reminder that you can pay on the door. Next week we have Sports Day—Thursday from 1.15. Parents are very welcome to come along. I might even scrounge you an ice cr...Read Full Story - 17/06/26
- 17/06/26
- 12/06/26
Update from the Head - 12th June 2026
June is whizzing by! Just one more week of exams and then we can deconstruct the five exam halls and all of the additional spaces we use. It will be a good feeling to see them being dismantled. The pupils have done ever so well and I am sure they too are looking forward to the end. We are all loo...Read Full Story - 12/06/26
- 09/06/26
Vacancy for Teacher of MFL (Maternity)
All the information about this vacancy can be found by clicking here.Read Full Story - 08/06/26
Balcarras Young Enterprise Team Reaches National Final
Balcarras Young Enterprise Team Reaches National FinalRead Full Story - 05/06/26
Update from the Head - 5th June 2026
Another week flies by. After the heat of half term, it has been a little cooler which is great news for those pupils sitting public exams. They continue to go well. Science Trip 171 Year 9 pupils have been down to the Science Festival this week. They have had to try and dodge the very shar...Read Full Story - 05/06/26
Year 9 Visit the Science Festival
This week Year 9 pupils have been visiting the Cheltenham Science Festival where they were able to try all sorts of hands on science experiences. Staff from the department walked them down trying to avoid the heavy rain showers we have had this week.Read Full Story - 04/06/26
Science Festival Competition
Balcarras pupils have been taking part in talks and events at this years Science Festival.Read Full Story