Blackford Education (Schools) Ltd t/a the Libra School
Edgemoor Court, South Radworthy, South Molton, EX36 3LNOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Blackford Education (Schools) Ltd t/a the Libra School is a special school in South Molton for ages 5 to 18. It is one of the 416 schools in Devon. Its latest Ofsted rating is Outstanding, from an inspection in January 2025.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 28 January 2025, report published 10 March 2025
- Overall effectiveness
- Outstanding
- Quality of education
- Outstanding
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Outstanding
- Personal development
- Outstanding
- Leadership and management
- Outstanding
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 28 January 2025
Pupils achieve exceptionally well in all that they do at The Libra School. Pupils have complex needs related to social, emotional and mental health (SEMH). Many arrive having had negative and unsuccessful experiences of education elsewhere. Staff quickly get to know pupils. They take time to build excellent relationships with pupils to help them to flourish. Staff use their high levels of expertise to understand and support pupils' needs. As a result, pupils' behaviour improves dramatically alongside developing an enjoyment in their learning. The school is calm and orderly because of the clear routines in place that pupils follow well. Pupils learn about positive relationships through the curriculum. As a result, they have no concerns about bullying. Pupils feel safe and know that the attentive adults will help them if they have any worries. Staff have extremely high expectations of what pupils can achieve. The school has designed a broad and ambitious curriculum to help pupils gain success and be well- prepared for their next stage. Pupils rise to these expectations. They are proud of what they achieve and the difference the school has made to their lives. Parents share this view and they are highly complimentary about the school's work.
Pupil numbers and mix
48 pupils on roll, with places for 50
Schools near Blackford Education (Schools) Ltd t/a the Libra School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| On Track Education Barnstaple | 10 miles | Ofsted: Good | Attainment 8: 4.6 |
| The Lampard Community School | 11 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| Pathfield School | 12 miles | Ofsted: Good | Attainment 8: 0.6 |
| Acorn School | 16 miles | Ofsted: Good | Attainment 8: 1.7 |
| ACE Tiverton Special School | 18 miles | Ofsted: Good | Attainment 8: 7.4 |
School details
- School type
- Other independent special school
- Sector
- Independent
- Age range
- 5 to 18
- Gender
- Mixed
- Headteacher
- Mrs Abigail Morgan
- Phone
- 01598740044
- Address
- Edgemoor Court, South Radworthy, South Molton, EX36 3LN
- Local authority
- Devon
- URN
- 133392
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.