News
- 19/03/25
- 10/04/25
THE INSPECTOR CALLS…AND ITS OUTSTANDING NEWS FOR BALCARRAS!!!
Early in March Balcarras underwent its first full OFSTED inspection since 2014.This week we received the report and it makes for very good reading. Balcarras received the following judgements: The quality of education...Read Full Story - 04/02/25
Balcarras Admissions 2026
Balcarras School recently finished a consultation on their 2026 admissions arrangements. Click here to see the response to the consultation.Read Full Story - 16/07/24
Trust schools join forces
Balcarras Eco club did a collaborative project with the Eco club from The High School Leckhampton Pupils from Balcarras Ecoclub have been looking at more ways to make our school more sustainable. They worked on a project organised by the charity 'InterClimate Network' and local business...Read Full Story - 09/04/24
THE HIGH SCHOOL LECKHAMPTON CELEBRATES WONDERFUL OFSTED REPORT
The Balcarras Trust is absolutely delighted that The High School Leckhampton was graded ‘Outstanding’ by OFSTED in every category during its first full inspection. This is a ringing endorsement of the work of Mrs Wood, the staff and the governors in establishing this wonderful new school...Read Full Story - 27/02/24
National school attendance award
We are delighted to announce that Balcarras School and The High School Leckhampton have been awarded the National School Attendance Award. Congratulations to both schools!Read Full Story - 21/02/24
- 13/12/23
The balcarras trust welcomes Winchcombe school
On November 1st Winchcombe School joined the Balcarras Trust. There is a long history of collaboration between the two schools. Mr Dominic Burke said "I am delighted that this collaboration is now formalised. I am a firm believer that schools have much to learn from each other."Read Full Story - 13/12/23
Opportunity at Winchcombe school
The newest member of the Balcarras Trust, Winchcombe School is recruiting for an Emotional Literacy Support Assistant and a Pastoral Support Lead. All the information can be found on their website: Click here for more information.Read Full Story - 03/07/23
THE HIGH SCHOOL LECKHAMPTON WINS PRESTIGIOUS AWARD
On Thursday 22nd June, The High School Leckhampton won ‘Education Building of the Year” in Michelmores Southwest Property Awards 2023. Mr Burke represented the Balcarras Trust at the event and even had to make a short speech when the evening’s host, Laura Minchin, announced...Read Full Story - 05/12/22
Official Opening of the High School Leckhampton
On Wednesday 30th November The High School Leckhampton was officially opened by Mr Edward Gillespie OBE, Lord Lieutenant of Gloucestershire. Dominic Burke, CEO of the Balcarras Trust, gave a short speech at the opening ceremony as did Helen Wood, the Headteacher of The High School Lec...Read Full Story - 14/11/22
Remembrance across the Trust’s Schools
Both of the Balcarras Trust’s schools had remembrance services last week. Please see news items here: The High School Leckhampton https://www.hsl.gloucs.sch.uk/news/?pid=11&nid=3&storyid=162 Balcarras https://www.balcarras.gloucs.sch.uk/new...Read Full Story