Ballard School vs The Beacon School
A head-to-head comparison of two all-through schools in South East, England, 126 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ballard School
New Milton · Independent all-through · Ages 2–16
456 students
The Beacon School
Amersham · Independent all-through · Ages 3–13
453 students
| Measure | Ballard School New Milton, South East | The Beacon School Amersham, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 9 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| Region rank | #662 of 679 | – |
| National rank | #3982 of 4,090 | – |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | All-through | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 2–16 | Ages 3–13 |
| Students | 456 | 453 |
| Pupils on roll | 456 | 453 |
| Free school meals | – | – |
| Capacity filled | 89.4% | 79.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 32.2 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 0% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 0% | – |
| EBacc average points | 3.01 | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | New Milton | Amersham |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.ballardschool.co.uk | www.beaconschool.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Ballard School is the larger school with 456 students compared with 453.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Ballard School better than The Beacon School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Ballard School and The Beacon School?
About 126 km in a straight line, between New Milton and Amersham in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Ballard School: 456. The Beacon School: 453. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Ballard School and The Beacon School rank in South East?
Ballard School is 662nd of 679 and The Beacon School is unranked among all-through schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).