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

Reviewed by the catchment.school editorial team · Last updated 15 March 2026

Blackford Education (Schools) Ltd t/a the Libra School is an other independent special not applicable school in South Molton, Devon , serving pupils aged 5-18, with 47 pupils, and a capacity of 50 places. The school is operating close to capacity, and catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

5-18

Age range

47

Pupils

50

Capacity

94%

Fill rate

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

What is the catchment area for Blackford Education (Schools) Ltd t/a the Libra School?

The catchment area for Blackford Education (Schools) Ltd t/a the Libra School is the geographic zone Devon uses to prioritise admissions when this not applicable school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and siblings. Devon publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

The catchment area for Blackford Education (Schools) Ltd t/a the Libra School is set by Devon and reviewed annually. Children living within the catchment boundary receive priority consideration when applications exceed the number of available places.

Operating near capacity: 94% of places are currently filled. Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

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The official admissions policy, including the catchment boundary map, is published by Devon before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

Find Devon catchment area documents →

Blackford Education (Schools) Ltd t/a the Libra School: 50 places, 94% filled: nearing capacity

Blackford Education (Schools) Ltd t/a the Libra School has a published admission number of 50 places. 47 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 94%. The school is operating close to its limit. In years where applications exceed 50, Devon's admissions team applies distance-based tiebreakers. Families within the school's historical catchment boundary are well placed, but a boundary check with the council is recommended before applying.

To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.

Devon publishes its full admissions policy, including oversubscription criteria, the previous year's last-distance figures, and the appeals timetable, on the council's official admissions page. Devon Council school admissions (official) →

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

Full address
Edgemoor Court, South Radworthy, South Molton, EX36 3LN
Local authority
Devon
School type
Other independent special school
Phase of education
Not applicable
Age range
5-18 years
Admissions policy
Non-selective
DfE URN
133392

Nearest not applicable schools by distance

These are the not applicable schools closest to Blackford Education (Schools) Ltd t/a the Libra School by straight-line distance, including ones across a town or council boundary. Distance is not the same as being in catchment: always check each school's own admissions policy for its actual boundary.

Frequently Asked Questions: Blackford Education (Schools) Ltd t/a the Libra School

What is the catchment area for Blackford Education (Schools) Ltd t/a the Libra School?

The catchment area for Blackford Education (Schools) Ltd t/a the Libra School is the geographic zone Devon uses to prioritise admissions when this not applicable school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and siblings. Devon publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

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

Blackford Education (Schools) Ltd t/a the Libra School is operating close to its capacity of 50 places (94% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Blackford Education (Schools) Ltd t/a the Libra School?

Admission to Blackford Education (Schools) Ltd t/a the Libra School is managed by Devon. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.

What age range does Blackford Education (Schools) Ltd t/a the Libra School cover?

Blackford Education (Schools) Ltd t/a the Libra School is a not applicable school in South Molton, Devon, serving pupils aged 5-18. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

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