Blackmarston School
Academy special sponsor ledAges 2–11Mixed
Honddu Close, Hereford, HR2 7NX
Headteacher · Mrs Vanessa Scott
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Key facts
Pupils105Capacity 99
OfstedInadequateInspected 20 June 2023
TrustAccordia Academies Trust
Free school meals45.7%
SEN provisionSEN unit
Ofsted
Inadequate
Graded inspection on 20 June 2023 (as Blackmarston School).
- Quality of educationRequires improvement
- Behaviour and attitudesRequires improvement
- Personal developmentRequires improvement
- Leadership and managementInadequate
- Early yearsRequires improvement
- SafeguardingEffective
The school was placed in the category: Serious weaknesses.
Read the full Ofsted reportsOfsted management information, latest inspections as at 31 August 2026.
Reception applications close 15 January 2027
For September 2027. Apply through Herefordshire, County of council, not the school. National offer day is 16 April 2027.
How to apply in Herefordshire, County ofNearby schools for the same ages
- Marlbrook Primary School0.1 mi
- Our Lady's RC Primary School0.3 mi
- Riverside Primary School0.5 mi
- St Martin's Primary School0.5 mi
- St James' Church of England Primary School1.0 mi