Blackford Education (Schools) Ltd t/a the Libra School

About Blackford Education (Schools) Ltd t/a the Libra School

The Libra School is a unique school where a child centred learning approach is combined with an imaginative therapeutic environment, a rich range of outdoor learning and creative educational experiences.

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Key Facts

Founded 2001

Students 50

Head/Principal Kirsty Crosby

Rating Breakdown

Based on published reviews

Safety & Security 4.5

Teaching Quality 4.5

Communication 4.5

Student Wellbeing 4.5

Facilities 4.5

Parent Survey

Official Ofsted Parent View data • 20 responses • 42.6% response rate

View on Ofsted

My child is happy at this school

100% positive

My child feels safe at this school

100% positive

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved

100% positive

The school has high expectations for my child

100% positive

My child does well at this school

100% positive

I would recommend this school to another parent

Data from Ofsted Parent View as of September 2025. Based on 20 parent responses to the official Ofsted survey.

School Workforce

Teacher and staff information • 2024-2025

Note: These figures are estimated based on national averages. Actual school-level data not yet available.

20.0:1

Pupil-Teacher Ratio

Good

2.4

Teachers (FTE)

Estimated workforce data based on GIAS enrollment and national average ratios. Academic year 2024-2025.

Secondary School Results (Key Stage 4)

Exam performance data • 2023-2024

Note: Progress 8 scores are not available for 2024-25 and 2025-26 academic years due to COVID-19 impact on prior attainment data.

Additional Information

2 pupils in cohort

Data from DfE Performance Tables for academic year 2023-2024. Published January 2024. View full performance tables

Reviews 3

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Emily W Unconfirmed

Parent Feb 15, 2023

5.0

"A Home Away From Home"

We've been with The Libra School for 3 years now and have seen our child blossom in ways we never thought possible. The outdoor learning facilities are outstanding and the staff are always willing to go the extra mile to support our child's needs. We feel so lucky to have found this school and would highly recommend it to anyone.

Safety & Wellbeing 5/5

Teaching & Learning 5/5

Communication 5/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 5/5

Facilities 5/5

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David H Unconfirmed

Parent Sep 1, 2022

4.0

"A Great School with a Great Team"

We're really happy with the progress our child has made at The Libra School. The staff are all very supportive and the facilities are fantastic. Our child loves the farm and forest school programs and is always excited to go to school. We're so grateful to have found this school and would definitely recommend it to others.

Safety & Wellbeing 4/5

Teaching & Learning 4/5

Communication 4/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 4/5

Facilities 4/5

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Sophie J Unconfirmed

Parent Jun 15, 2022

3.0

"A Good but Not Perfect Experience"

We had a good experience at The Libra School with our child, but there were a few issues with communication between the school and ourselves. The staff were all very friendly and the facilities were great, but we felt that our child was not challenged enough at times. Overall, it was a decent school, but not the best fit for our child.

Safety & Wellbeing 3/5

Teaching & Learning 3/5

Communication 3/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 3/5

Facilities 3/5

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