Ballakermeen High School is a fully comprehensive secondary school serving Douglas, Isle of Man. There are over 1,700 students aged 11 – 18.
Centrally located on a secure, single site we enjoy a reputation for high academic achievement, excellent pastoral care, and a proud record in sport and the arts. Although we are a large institution, we are a close-knit community where many kinds of success are celebrated and every individual is valued. We are passionate about learning and about helping our students to make the most of their time with us.
Our values are Kindness, Honesty, and Respect.
Congratulations to the Senior Girls Football team who won the inter-school tournament this week! The girls played some impressive football, showcasing their skill level and this, along with great teamwork, resulted in them finishing the competition on top. Massive well done to all of the girls invo…
Please see the below video which was delivered in Assemblies this week for further information about the 2026 Ski Trip!
A huge congratulations to Year 12 student Guy, who has secured a place at the prestigious NASA United Space School in Houston, Texas this summer, successfully competing against thousands of other applicants worldwide to earn a spot on this elite program! The rigorous selection process requires appl…
Well done to all of our Year 12 Junior Achievement Isle of Man teams on their success at last night's awards evening! A huge congratulations to Team ArthEsy - Guy, Oli, Isaac, Jacob, and Shenton - who won the prestigious HSBC Student Company of the Year 2025 award! They will now proudly represent t…
The Department for Education in the UK have just published a report showing the correlation between attendance at school and exam results. They say that: At Key Stage 4, pupils who attended school nearly every day in Year 11 (with an attendance rate of 95-100%) were 1.9 times more likely to achieve…
In a thrilling Year 9 Football final, St Ninians triumphed 2-0 over Ballakermeen to claim the victory. Despite the result, Ballakermeen displayed commendable spirit and skill throughout the match, playing some excellent football at times. They showed resilience and determination but were unable to…
Conister Takes the Lead! After an incredible performance in the Duo-Lingo competition, Liverpool Maths Challenge, and week 1 of the Manie Musicale results, Conister has earned a massive 700 points, reclaiming the top spot on the leaderboard! A huge well done to everyone who took part! Please see be…
This week, staff will be visiting assemblies to share details about the 2026 Ski Trip for students in Years 7, 8, and 9. Expression of Interest forms can be found on ParentPay, with a deadline for submission of 27th March. If you have any questions at all, please contact: bhsenquiries@sch.im
Dear Parent or Carer, We would like to invite you to our Year 12 Academic Review Day on Thursday 27th March 2025. The event will be held in the school’s Sixth Form Centre between the hours of 8am and 7pm. The day will provide you with the opportunity to meet with your child’s Form Tutor to discuss…
