Blackmarston School
Details
| Age Range | 2-11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Type | Special school, Community special school |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Local Authority | Herefordshire, County of |
| Address | Honddu Close, HR2 7NX |
| URN | 117052 |
School Census
| Total | 99 |
| Girls/Boys | 30/69 |
| Girls/Boys Ratio | 30.3%/69.7% |
| % pupils where English not first language | 18.2% |
| No. pupils eligible for free school meals | 50 |
| Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support | 2.0% |
Ofsted Ratings
Ofsted Inspections
| Start Date | Ofsted Rating |
|---|---|
| 20/06/2023 | Inadequate |
| 25/09/2013 | Good |
| Inspection Date | 20/06/2023 |
| Quality of Education | Requires improvement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | Requires improvement |
| Personal Development | Requires improvement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Inadequate |
| Inspection Date | 25/09/2013 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
Primary Results
| Primary Results 2024 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 0% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% |
| Reading | - |
| Maths | - |
| Reading Progress | - |
| Writing Progress | - |
| Maths Progress | - |
| Primary Results 2023 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 0 |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0 |
| Reading | - |
| Maths | - |
| Reading Progress | -1.9 |
| Writing Progress | -2.7 |
| Maths Progress | -3.4 |
| Primary Results 2019 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 0% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% |
| Reading | - |
| Maths | - |
| Reading Progress | -3.8 |
| Writing Progress | -4.5 |
| Maths Progress | -5.4 |
| Primary Results 2018 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 0% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% |
| Reading | - |
| Maths | - |
| Reading Progress | -6.5 |
| Writing Progress | -5.9 |
| Maths Progress | -6.1 |
Parents View
| My child is happy at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 80% |
| agree | 12% |
| disagree | 4% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 4% |
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 68% |
| agree | 20% |
| disagree | 4% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 8% |
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree | 44% |
| agree | 40% |
| disagree | 4% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 12% |
| My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | |
| strongly agree | 0% |
| agree | 4% |
| disagree | 4% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 12% |
| not applicable | 80% |
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree | 72% |
| agree | 20% |
| disagree | 8% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly | |
| strongly agree | 20% |
| agree | 24% |
| disagree | 4% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| not applicable | 52% |
| Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)? | |
| yes | 100% |
| no | 0% |
| My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | |
| strongly agree | 68% |
| agree | 24% |
| disagree | 8% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| dont know | 0% |
| The school has high expectations for my child. | |
| strongly agree | 44% |
| agree | 36% |
| disagree | 12% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 8% |
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 64% |
| agree | 32% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 4% |
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree | 64% |
| agree | 32% |
| disagree | 4% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 60% |
| agree | 32% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 4% |
| don't know | 4% |
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 40% |
| agree | 12% |
| disagree | 16% |
| strongly disagree | 12% |
| don't know | 20% |
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree | 68% |
| agree | 20% |
| disagree | 8% |
| strongly disagree | 4% |
| don't know | 0% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent. | |
| yes | 96% |
| no | 4% |
Ethnicity
| time period | 2023-24 |
| white british ethnic origin | 77.4% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 11.8% |
| gypsy roma ethnic origin | 3.2% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 2.2% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 1.1% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 1.1% |
| pakistani ethnic origin | 1.1% |
| african ethnic origin | 1.1% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 1.1% |
| time period | 2022-23 |
| white british ethnic origin | 75.8% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 14.1% |
| gypsy roma ethnic origin | 3% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 2% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 1% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 1% |
| pakistani ethnic origin | 1% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 1% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 1% |
Nearby Schools
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(0.16 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
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The Hereford Academy
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Ofsted Rating: Requires improvement
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Our Lady's RC Primary School
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Ofsted Rating: Good
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St Martin's Primary School
(0.50 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
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Riverside Primary School
(0.52 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
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