Blackmarston School, based in Hereford, provides not applicable education, serving pupils aged 2 to 11. The school is a academy special sponsor led 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.
Blackmarston School currently has around pupils on roll. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately % boys and % girls. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Inadequate. This indicates significant weaknesses. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | Honddu Close, Hereford, HR2 7NX |
| Website: | |
| Telephone: | 01432272376 |
| School Type: | Academy special sponsor led |
| Education phase: | Not applicable |
| Local authority: | Herefordshire, County of |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs Lisa Appleton |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 151214 |
Ofsted inspection date: 20/06/2023
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 2 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 99 |
| Number of Pupils: | |
| Number of Boys: | |
| Number of Girls: |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marlbrook Primary School Green Croft , Redhill HR2 7NT | - not rated | 146 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Marlbrook Primary School Green Croft , Redhill HR2 7NT | 3out of 4 | 146 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady's RC Primary School Boycott Road , HR2 7RN | 3out of 4 | 577 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hunderton Junior School Belmont Avenue , Hunderton HR2 7JF | - not rated | 864 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hunderton Infants' School Belmont Avenue , HR2 7JF | - not rated | 864 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wyebridge Sports College Stanberrow Road , Redhill HR2 7NG | - not rated | 397 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Hereford Church of England Academy Marlbrook Road , Redhill HR2 7NG | 2out of 4 | 397 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Robert Owen Academy Blackfriars Street , HR4 9HS | - not rated | 2,429 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hereford College of Arts Folly Lane , HR1 1LT | - not rated | 3,275 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blackmarston School Honddu Close , HR2 7NX | 1out of 4 | 0 yd | Academy special sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Blackmarston School Honddu Close , HR2 7NX | - not rated | 4 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Aconbury Centre Ross Road , HR2 7RL | - not rated | 816 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Haberdashers Redcap School 32 Broomy Hill , HR4 0LH | - not rated | 1,441 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Hereford Cathedral Junior School 28 Castle Street , HR1 2NW | - not rated | 1,806 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.