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. Our facilities are outstanding and include a swimming pool, sports hall, extensive ICT suites, laboratories and a theatre.
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 proud of our listening relationship with parents and the way in which we develop our staff to provide the best in learning opportunities. Quite simply, we are passionate about learning and about helping our students to make the most of their time with us.
We are happy to arrange visits and to provide further information on request.
Ethos and Values
The Ballakermeen Learner consists of four learning attributes: Ready, Reflective, Knowledgeable and Ambitious, and three values: Kindness, Honesty and Respect. This year, we will be working hard to embed these attributes and values across the school and we want all of our students to understand their importance.
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MISSIONInspiring and supporting our students, enabling them to become confident and capable citizens. |
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VISIONWe want our students to have a strong sense of self-worth, respect for others, an awareness of the world and the positive contribution they can make, and the skills, attitudes and qualifications to succeed in life. |
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VALUESWe believe in the transformative power of education; are passionate about teaching and learning; celebrate our diversity and recognise everyone has a path of personal development; take pride in nurturing strong partnerships with parents and our community; and are committed to promoting the physical, emotional and spiritual wellbeing of students and staff. |
Senior Leadership Team
| Head Teacher | Mr G Corrin |
| Deputy Head Teachers | Mr P Wiles |
| Assistant Head Teachers | Mrs T Busby, Mr M Redmayne, Mr D Cregeen, Mr R Miller |
| Business Director | Mr M Lewis |
Pastoral Team Leaders
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Key Stage 3 & 4 Leader Miss J Hicks |
Pastoral Leader Mr J Nolan |
KS5 Leader Mr R Karran |
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Head of Year 7 Mrs N Clarke Year 7 Pastoral Support Mrs Calder |
Head of Year 8 Miss C Thompson Year 8 Pastoral Support Mr Halfpenny |
Head of Year 9 Mr M Stokoe Year 9 Pastoral Support Miss Moffatt |
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Head of Year 10 Miss A Burden Year 10 Pastoral Support Mrs Bosch |
Head of Year 11 Mrs L Babb Year 11 Pastoral Support Mrs Clarke-McShane |
Sixth Form Team Miss A Hall Mrs McMahon-Boyd Mrs S Lewin Mrs D Cummins Mr McDonald |