Blackmarston School
Catchment Area, Reviews and Key Information

Primary
Special school
PUPILS
99
AGES
2 - 11
GENDER
Mixed
TYPE
Community special school

How Does The School Perform?

Inadequate
NATIONAL AVG. 2.09
Ofsted Inspection
(20/06/2023)
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92%
NATIONAL AVG. 93%
Happiness Rating

Ofsted Parent View

6.4:1
NATIONAL AVG. 19.9:1
Pupil/Teacher ratio
38.3%
NATIONAL AVG. 17.7%
Persistent Absence
18.2%
NATIONAL AVG. 22.0%
Pupils first language
not English
54.2%
NATIONAL AVG. 25.9%
Free school meals
2%
NATIONAL AVG. 13.5%
Pupils with SEN support
Honddu Close
Hereford
HR2 7NX
01432272376

School Description

Pupils at Blackmarston School are happy and well cared for. However, pupils do not receive a high enough quality of education. Over the last year, school leadership has not been consistent. Governors have not made sure that leaders have the time and capacity to develop and improve the school. This has meant that too many areas of the school’s work have not progressed as quickly as they should. Many pupils come to the school finding communication difficult. Leaders use a variety of strategies to help pupils to be able to communicate effectively. Staff understand their pupils well. They teach pupils to play and to have positive relationships with each other and with adults. As a result of this, many pupils develop their social skills over time. Leaders are developing plans to provide rich opportunities for all pupils. Staff plan trips to the supermarket and provide opportunities for pupils to learn to ride accessible bikes. All pupils go swimming. These activities help pupils learn how to navigate the outside world with confidence. Some pupils have found out about a community farm in preparation for a visit, and others have watched visiting theatre groups.

Blackmarston School Parent Reviews



96% Parents Recommend This School
Strongly Agree 80% Agree 12% Disagree 4% Strongly Disagree 0% Don't Know 4% {"strongly_agree"=>80, "agree"=>12, "disagree"=>4, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>4} Figures based on 25 responses up to 21-06-2023
Strongly Agree 68% Agree 20% Disagree 4% Strongly Disagree 0% Don't Know 8% {"strongly_agree"=>68, "agree"=>20, "disagree"=>4, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>8} Figures based on 25 responses up to 21-06-2023
Strongly Agree 44% Agree 40% Disagree 4% Strongly Disagree 0% Don't Know 12% {"strongly_agree"=>44, "agree"=>40, "disagree"=>4, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>12} Figures based on 25 responses up to 21-06-2023
My Child Has Not Been Bullied 80% Strongly Agree 0% Agree 4% Disagree 4% Strongly Disagree 0% Don't Know 12% {"my_child_has_not_been_bullied"=>80, "strongly_agree"=>0, "agree"=>4, "disagree"=>4, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>12} Figures based on 25 responses up to 21-06-2023
Strongly Agree 72% Agree 20% Disagree 8% Strongly Disagree 0% Don't Know 0% {"strongly_agree"=>72, "agree"=>20, "disagree"=>8, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>0} Figures based on 25 responses up to 21-06-2023
I Have Not Raised Any Concerns 52% Strongly Agree 20% Agree 24% Disagree 4% Strongly Disagree 0% Don't Know 0% {"i_have_not_raised_any_concerns"=>52, "strongly_agree"=>20, "agree"=>24, "disagree"=>4, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>0} Figures based on 25 responses up to 21-06-2023
Strongly Agree 68% Agree 24% Disagree 8% Strongly Disagree 0% Don't Know 0% {"strongly_agree"=>68, "agree"=>24, "disagree"=>8, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>0} Figures based on 25 responses up to 21-06-2023
Strongly Agree 44% Agree 36% Disagree 12% Strongly Disagree 0% Don't Know 8% {"strongly_agree"=>44, "agree"=>36, "disagree"=>12, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>8} Figures based on 25 responses up to 21-06-2023
Strongly Agree 64% Agree 32% Disagree 0% Strongly Disagree 0% Don't Know 4% {"strongly_agree"=>64, "agree"=>32, "disagree"=>0, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>4} Figures based on 25 responses up to 21-06-2023
Strongly Agree 64% Agree 32% Disagree 4% Strongly Disagree 0% Don't Know 0% {"strongly_agree"=>64, "agree"=>32, "disagree"=>4, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>0} Figures based on 25 responses up to 21-06-2023
Strongly Agree 60% Agree 32% Disagree 0% Strongly Disagree 4% Don't Know 4% {"strongly_agree"=>60, "agree"=>32, "disagree"=>0, "strongly_disagree"=>4, "dont_know"=>4} Figures based on 25 responses up to 21-06-2023
Strongly Agree 40% Agree 12% Disagree 16% Strongly Disagree 12% Don't Know 20% {"strongly_agree"=>40, "agree"=>12, "disagree"=>16, "strongly_disagree"=>12, "dont_know"=>20} Figures based on 25 responses up to 21-06-2023
Strongly Agree 68% Agree 20% Disagree 8% Strongly Disagree 4% Don't Know 0% {"strongly_agree"=>68, "agree"=>20, "disagree"=>8, "strongly_disagree"=>4, "dont_know"=>0} Figures based on 25 responses up to 21-06-2023
Yes 96% No 4% {"yes"=>96, "no"=>4} Figures based on 25 responses up to 21-06-2023

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