Welcome to Barrs Court School

On behalf of the pupils, staff and governors we would like to warmly welcome you to Barrs Court School’s website.Barrs Court is a special place where there is a friendly and welcoming atmosphere, which you will experience as soon as you enter the school, because one of our fundamental aims is to ensure we provide a calm, supportive and safe environment for everyone.Our professional and caring staff make a strong and dedicated team where every child and young person is treated with respect to ensure that their rights, needs and aspirations, personal preferences and pathways remain central to the school's organisation. We want our pupils to be empowered and to benefit in the future from a meaningful and rewarding adulthood.To achieve this, we are committed to ensuring that we work in partnership with our families and in collaboration with a wide range of professionals who guide and support us in meeting the individual needs of our pupils. Together, everyone contributes in enabling all pupils to thrive, learn and achieve.We recognise that by further developing strong links with the community we are fostering positive attitudes towards our pupils and promoting social inclusion for all.We strive to increase access and opportunities for our young people to enjoy lifelong learning in adult life. In unison we are enhancing the opportunities available to our pupils to make a unique contribution to their family, school and local community.We hope that you find this site interesting, useful and informative. If you require any further information please don’t hesitate to contact us on 01432 265035 (option 1). The staff team will be happy to help.If you are a parent or carer of a prospective pupil and you would like to arrange a visit to Barrs Court School please contact us and we will gladly arrange for you to come and see us.With best wishesLisa Appleton Executive Headteacher Millie LowtherHead of School

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Boarding Type

No Boarder

School Type

Suitable Ages

11 to 19

Gender

Mixed

No. of Students

94 Total

No. of Boys

66 (70.2%)

No. of Girls

28 (29.8%)


Academic Excellence

GCSE Results

Latest Examination

0.0%

Students achieving A*/A grades (9/8/7)

A-Level Results

Sixth Form Performance

A* grades

N/A

A*/A grades

N/A


Leavers' Destinations

Destinations after GCSEs

Staying in education

100%

School

79%

England

Apprenticeships

0%

School

3%

England

Further education

School:13%
England:51%

School sixth form

School:0%
England:19%

Sixth form college

School:0%
England:7%

Other education destinations

School:88%
England:2%

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Term Dates & Half-Term Holidays

Planning ahead for school holidays? Below are the term dates and half-term dates for the 2025/2026 academic year.

Autumn

1 terms

Half Term 1

Sep 1 - Dec 19

Spring

1 terms

Half Term 1

Jan 5 - Mar 27

Summer

1 terms

Half Term 1

Apr 13 - Jul 20

Half-Term & Holiday Dates

Autumn Half Term

Oct 27 - Oct 31

Spring Half Term

Feb 16 - Feb 20

May Half Term

May 25 - May 29


Alumni Stories

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Enrichment Activities

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Work Experience
Pupils at Barrs Court school have the opportunity to participate in work experience placements throughout their time at key stage 4. We aim to give our young people the opportunity to develop their career choices, get a taste of different work, and develop the critical employability skills needed for real working conditions.

About School

RegionWest Midlands
Local AuthorityHerefordshire, County of
Ofsted RatingOutstanding
Gender TypeMixed