Blackford Education (Schools) Ltd t/a the Libra School is an independent special school in South Molton, Devon, for children and young people aged 5 to 18.
- Ages 5–18
- 48 pupils
- Ofsted: Outstanding
School details
- Type
- Independent special school
- Ages
- 5 to 18
- Boys and girls
- Boys and girls
- Pupils
- 48 (places for 50)
- Headteacher
- Mrs Abigail Morgan (Headteacher)
- Opened
- 20 July 2001
- Council
- Devon
- School reference (URN)
- 133392
How to get a place
4 steps, starting with an EHC plan
- An EHC plan
Places at schools like this usually come through an Education, Health and Care (EHC) plan. If your child doesn’t have one yet, you can ask the council for an assessment yourself.
- Visit and ask questions
See whether the school feels right and whether it can meet your child’s needs. Our list of questions below can help.
- Ask for the school to be named
Tell the council that looks after the plan (often Devon council) that this is the school you want, and ask them to consult it.
- An offer, and the council’s agreement
As an independent school not approved under Section 41, it doesn’t have to accept a place: the school has to offer one, and the council has to agree to name it in the plan.
Questions to ask when you visit
8 questions to tick off as you go
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Ofsted
Rated Outstanding, January 2025
Rated Outstanding at its last graded inspection, in January 2025.
- Quality of educationOutstanding
- Behaviour and attitudesOutstanding
- Personal developmentOutstanding
- Leadership and managementOutstanding
- SafeguardingEffective
Independent school standards: all standards met.
Contact and getting there
Edgemoor Court, South Radworthy, South Molton, EX36 3LN
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Directions: Walk Public transport Drive
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Other SEND schools nearby
- The Lampard Community School Special school · Ages 5–16 · Ofsted: Good 11 miles
- Dulverton Junior School Mainstream + base · Ages 7–11 11 miles
- Newport Community School Primary Academy Mainstream + base · Ages 3–11 11 miles
By need in Devon: Autism (14) · SEMH (9) · Moderate learning (8) · Speech and language (7) · Severe learning (7) · PMLD (5) · Hearing (5) · Vision (5) · Physical (5) · Dyslexia and SpLD (4) · Multi-sensory (4)
Questions about Blackford Education (Schools) Ltd t/a the Libra School
How do I get a place at Blackford Education (Schools) Ltd t/a the Libra School?
There’s no catchment area or application round. Places usually come through an Education, Health and Care (EHC) plan: ask the council that looks after the plan to consult Blackford Education (Schools) Ltd t/a the Libra School. As an independent school not approved under Section 41, it has to offer a place and the council has to agree to name it.
What ages does Blackford Education (Schools) Ltd t/a the Libra School take?
Aged 5 to 18, boys and girls.
What is Blackford Education (Schools) Ltd t/a the Libra School’s Ofsted rating?
There’s no overall grade to show. Read the school’s latest inspection report on the Ofsted website.
Where is Blackford Education (Schools) Ltd t/a the Libra School?
Edgemoor Court, South Radworthy, South Molton, EX36 3LN, in Devon.
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