Welcome

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.



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Ski Trip 2026 Letters
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Letters for the 2026 Ski Trip are available to collect from the School Foyer. All those interested should please complete the below attached forms which includes: Reply Slip, Parent/Carer Consent for an Educational Visit, as well as providing a valid copy of your child's passport. Ski Trip Letter/F…

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Girls Badminton
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Both the junior and senior girls' teams triumphed in their respective Inter-Schools Badminton Tournaments yesterday afternoon, going unbeaten throughout the entire event. Neither team lost a single match, delivering an outstanding performance! An incredible result all around!

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Autism in Mann Easter Scheme
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April is recognised as International Autism Acceptance Month! Find linked below some information from Autism in Mann about activities taking place over the Easter holidays, the Teenage Activity Group (TAG) sessions, and an Easter Bake Sale (all proceeds will directly support the Holiday Scheme and…

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Year 9 Girls Football
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The Year 9 Girls' Football Tournament B took place at CRHS on Friday under challenging, blustery, and cold conditions. Ballakermeen secured 2nd place with two wins (2-0 against QEII and 1-0 against CRHS), a 0-0 draw against RGS, and a 1-0 loss to SNHS. Despite the tough weather, the girls displayed…

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Year 8 Girls Football
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Congratulations to the Year 8 Girls’ Football First Team, who secured 2nd place in last week’s inter-school tournament! The girls played some fantastic football and didn’t lose a single game. Well done also to the Year 8 Second Team, who put in a brilliant performance to finish 3rd overall. Their t…

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Year 7 Girls Football
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Over the past two weeks, our Year 7 girls have taken part in the inter-schools football tournaments, competing against all other secondary schools on the island. The enthusiasm and team spirit on display was fantastic, with a brilliant turnout of players all keen to represent Ballakermeen. Many of…

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Charity Challenge winners
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Huge congratulations to our incredible Year 12 students – Lucy, Lily, Ella, Lucinda, and Holly – who were crowned winners of the One World Centre Isle of Man Charity Challenge last night! Charity Challenge invites students to research, support, and present on a small charity working in the developi…

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Year 10 Academic Tutoring
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17th March 2025 Dear Parent or Carer, We would like to invite you to our Year 10 Academic Review Day on Thursday 3rd April 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 Tu…

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Ski Trip 2026 update
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The deadline to submit an expression of interest for next year’s Ski Trip to France is Thursday 27th March 2025. To register your interest, please log into ParentPay, go to 'Pay for other items', and select 'Ski Trip 2026 Expression of Interest.' An information evening will be held on Wednesday 2nd…

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