The short version
Nearly full. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2025).
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2025
- The school is nearly full at 94% capacity
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Other independent special school
- Ages
- 5–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 47
- Capacity
- 94%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Devon
- Head
- Mrs Abigail Morgan (Headteacher)
Provisions
Inspection record
Official linksStandard inspection: Outstanding
10 official reports linked on this page, including 9 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Additional inspection
May 2023 | Inspection
Standard inspection: Outstanding
February 2022 | Inspection
Additional inspection
June 2019 | Inspection
Standard inspection: Good
November 2018 | Inspection
Additional inspection
March 2017 | Inspection
Standard inspection: Outstanding
January 2016 | Inspection
Standard inspection: Good
March 2012 | Inspection
Standard inspection: Good
November 2008 | Inspection
Standard inspection
April 2005 | Inspection
Location
Edgemoor Court, South Radworthy, South Molton, Devon, EX36 3LN
Rural setting
Questions parents ask
Is Blackford Education (Schools) Ltd t/a the Libra School a selective school?
No. Blackford Education (Schools) Ltd t/a the Libra School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Blackford Education (Schools) Ltd t/a the Libra School's Ofsted rating?
Blackford Education (Schools) Ltd t/a the Libra School was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in January 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Blackford Education (Schools) Ltd t/a the Libra School?
Blackford Education (Schools) Ltd t/a the Libra School currently has 47 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Blackford Education (Schools) Ltd t/a the Libra School take?
Blackford Education (Schools) Ltd t/a the Libra School caters for pupils aged 5 to 18.
Where is Blackford Education (Schools) Ltd t/a the Libra School?
Blackford Education (Schools) Ltd t/a the Libra School is in South Molton, EX36 3LN, in the Devon local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
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