Blackmarston School
URN: 117052 • Hereford HR2 7NX
Overview
- Name
- Blackmarston School
- URN
- 117052
- Type
- Community special school
- Phase
- Not applicable
- Status
- Closed
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Serious Weaknesses
- Ranking score
- 21.5 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Kelly Leighton (Acting Headteacher) (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01432272376
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Honddu Close, Hereford HR2 7NX
Summary
Blackmarston School is a community special school located in Hereford, Herefordshire, catering to a mixed-gender population of 96 pupils, with a capacity of 95. The school is dedicated to providing an inclusive and supportive environment where every child is encouraged to reach their full potential. The ethos of the school centres around the belief that "every child matters," fostering a happy, safe, and secure atmosphere for learning.
The curriculum at Blackmarston is designed to be stimulating and challenging, tailored to meet the diverse needs of its students. The school emphasizes the development of essential life skills, knowledge, and understanding, ensuring that pupils are well-prepared for their future. High expectations are set for all students, with achievements celebrated to promote a sense of pride and accomplishment.
Blackmarston School values kindness, achievement, and respect, encouraging students to develop positive relationships and a sense of responsibility within the school community and beyond. Parents interested in enrolling their children should contact the SEN team at the Local Authority for information on admissions.
The curriculum at Blackmarston is designed to be stimulating and challenging, tailored to meet the diverse needs of its students. The school emphasizes the development of essential life skills, knowledge, and understanding, ensuring that pupils are well-prepared for their future. High expectations are set for all students, with achievements celebrated to promote a sense of pride and accomplishment.
Blackmarston School values kindness, achievement, and respect, encouraging students to develop positive relationships and a sense of responsibility within the school community and beyond. Parents interested in enrolling their children should contact the SEN team at the Local Authority for information on admissions.
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Nearby alternatives
- The Beacon College (71.9)
- Barrs Court School (64.4)
- Royal National College for the Blind (60.2)
- Hereford Cathedral School (48.7)
- Barrs Court School (45.2)
Key details
- LA
- Herefordshire, County of
- Age range
- 2 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Capacity
- 95
- Pupils
- 96
- Boys
- 67
- Girls
- 29
- FSM %
- 47.90
- Open date
- 1900-01-01
- Close date
- 2025-02-28
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-06-21
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Herefordshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 96 | 67 | 29 | 95 | 47.90 |
| 2024-09-11 | 93 | 69 | 24 | 99 | 53.30 |
| 2023-09-11 | 97 | 73 | 24 | 99 | 49.50 |
| 2022-09-11 | 97 | 73 | 24 | 99 | 49.50 |
| 2021-09-11 | 98 | 76 | 22 | 99 | 35.60 |
| 2020-09-11 | 89 | 71 | 18 | 85 | 33.30 |
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