Barrs Court School
URN: 139607 • Hereford HR1 1EQ
Overview
- Name
- Barrs Court School
- URN
- 139607
- Type
- Academy special converter
- Phase
- Not applicable
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- ACCORDIA ACADEMIES TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Outstanding
- Ranking score
- 64.4 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Lisa Appleton (since 2022) , Headteacher
- Previous head
- Emilie Lowther, Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01432265035
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Barrs Court Road, Hereford HR1 1EQ
Summary
Barrs Court School, located in Hereford, is a mixed academy special converter catering to 94 pupils with a capacity of 95. The school is dedicated to providing a supportive and safe environment, ensuring that each child’s rights, needs, and aspirations are central to its organisation. The professional staff work collaboratively with families and various professionals to meet the individual needs of the pupils, fostering personal growth and empowerment.
The school’s vision is encapsulated in the mission statement, “Together we empower and believe to thrive and achieve.” Barrs Court aims to promote personal independence, effective communication, and active community participation. The curriculum is designed to support ambitious personal pathways and lifelong learning, with a focus on health, wellbeing, and social opportunities.
Barrs Court School is part of the Accordia Academies Trust and actively seeks to strengthen community links to promote social inclusion. Parents and carers are encouraged to engage with the school, and visits can be arranged for those considering enrollment for their children.
The school’s vision is encapsulated in the mission statement, “Together we empower and believe to thrive and achieve.” Barrs Court aims to promote personal independence, effective communication, and active community participation. The curriculum is designed to support ambitious personal pathways and lifelong learning, with a focus on health, wellbeing, and social opportunities.
Barrs Court School is part of the Accordia Academies Trust and actively seeks to strengthen community links to promote social inclusion. Parents and carers are encouraged to engage with the school, and visits can be arranged for those considering enrollment for their children.
Useful links
- Members Governors Attendance 2019/2020 (governance)
- Governors' Zone (governance)
- Members Governors Attendance 2020/2021 (governance)
- Members Governors Attendance 2021/22 (governance)
- Members Governors Attendance 2022/23 (governance)
- Members Governors Attendance 2023/24 (governance)
- Positive Eye - Sensory Storytime (sen)
- SEND Local Offer (sen)
- SEND specific including Sensory and SALT (sen)
Nearby alternatives
- The Beacon College (71.9)
- Royal National College for the Blind (60.2)
- Hereford Cathedral School (48.7)
- Barrs Court School (45.2)
- Brookfield School (45.2)
Key details
- LA
- Herefordshire, County of
- Age range
- 11 - 19
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- ACCORDIA ACADEMIES TRUST
- Capacity
- 95
- Pupils
- 94
- Boys
- 66
- Girls
- 28
- FSM %
- 44.70
- Open date
- 2013-05-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2022-11-23
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Herefordshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 94 | 66 | 28 | 95 | 44.70 |
| 2024-09-11 | 88 | 65 | 23 | 119 | 42.00 |
| 2023-09-11 | 76 | 48 | 28 | 119 | 42.10 |
| 2022-09-11 | 76 | 48 | 28 | 119 | 42.10 |
| 2021-09-11 | 118 | 70 | 48 | 119 | 29.70 |
| 2020-09-11 | 115 | 66 | 49 | 108 | 24.70 |
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