Barrs Court School is a not applicable school in Hereford, serving pupils aged 11 to 19. The school is a academy special converter and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school. The school also offers a sixth form, allowing students to continue into post-16 education on site.
Barrs Court School currently has around 94 pupils on roll, which is about 99% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 70.2% boys and 29.8% girls. Around 44.7% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The school has a diverse intake across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 9.5%. Persistent absence is recorded at 31.1%.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (88.3%).
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Outstanding. This indicates exceptional performance across all areas. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
Around 100% of pupils move on to sustained destinations after Year 11. Most continue into education (100%) , including 0% who stay in school sixth forms and 0% progressing to further education , while 0% enter apprenticeships .
| Address: | Barrs Court Road, Hereford, HR1 1EQ |
| Website: | https://www.barrscourtschool.co.uk/ |
| Telephone: | 01432265035 |
| School Type: | Academy special converter |
| Education phase: | Not applicable |
| Local authority: | Herefordshire, County of |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Headteacher Callum Palmer |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 139607 |
Ofsted inspection date: 22/11/2022
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 11 - 19 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 95 |
| Number of Pupils: | 94 |
| Number of Boys: | 66 |
| Number of Girls: | 28 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 9.5% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 31.1% | 8.2% |
| White British | 88.30% | 83 |
| Other White | 3.20% | 3 |
| White and Asian | 2.10% | 2 |
| Unclassified | 2.10% | 2 |
| Other Mixed | 1.10% | 1 |
| African | 1.10% | 1 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 1.10% | 1 |
| Indian | 1.10% | 1 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| White and Black African | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| Pakistani | 0.00% | 0 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Asian | 0.00% | 0 |
| Chinese | 0.00% | 0 |
| Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Black | 0.00% | 0 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Thomas Cantilupe CofE Primary School Coningsby Street , HR1 2DY | - not rated | 546 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas Cantilupe CofE Academy Coningsby Street , HR1 2DY | 3out of 4 | 546 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Broadlands Primary School Broadlands Lane , HR1 1HY | 3out of 4 | 877 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Francis Xavier's Primary School Venns Lane , HR1 1DT | 4out of 4 | 897 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lord Scudamore Primary School Friar Street , HR4 0AS | - not rated | 1,325 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robert Owen Academy Blackfriars Street , HR4 9HS | - not rated | 656 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Aylestone School Broadlands House , Broadlands Lane HR1 1HY | 2out of 4 | 993 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Bishop of Hereford's Bluecoat School Hampton Dene Road , Tupsley HR1 1UU | 3out of 4 | 1,858 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitecross Hereford; High School and Specialist Sports College Three Elms Road , HR4 0RN | - not rated | 2,832 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitecross Hereford Three Elms Road , HR4 0RN | 3out of 4 | 2,832 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hereford Sixth Form College Folly Lane , HR1 1LU | - not rated | 657 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hereford Sixth Form College Folly Lane , HR1 1LU | - not rated | 657 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Herefordshire, Ludlow and North Shropshire College Folly Lane , HR1 1LS | - not rated | 675 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hereford College of Arts Folly Lane , HR1 1LT | - not rated | 767 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barrs Court School Barrs Court Road , HR1 1EQ | 4out of 4 | 0 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Barrs Court School Barrs Court Road , HR1 1EQ | - not rated | 0 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Herefordshire Pupil Referral Unit C/O Hcc Education Directorate , Po Box 185 HR4 9ZR | - not rated | 250 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Herefordshire Pupil Referral Service Coningsby Street , HR1 2DY | 3out of 4 | 570 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hill Rise Pupil Referral Unit 41 Southbank Road , HR1 2TL | - not rated | 649 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.