North Star 240? is a not applicable school in Bristol, serving pupils aged 11 to 16. The school is a academy special converter and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school.
North Star 240? currently has around 75 pupils on roll, which is about 94% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 84% boys and 16% girls. Around 82.4% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. Pupil backgrounds are varied across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 36.4%. Persistent absence is recorded at 75.9%.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (84%).
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Good. This suggests the school is performing well overall. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | Long Cross, Bristol, BS11 0QA |
| Website: | https://ns240.northstar-academy.co.uk/ |
| Telephone: | 01173772275 |
| School Type: | Academy special converter |
| Education phase: | Not applicable |
| Local authority: | Bristol, City of |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs Kate Luke |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 148322 |
Ofsted inspection date: 22/02/2023
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 11 - 16 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 80 |
| Number of Pupils: | 75 |
| Number of Boys: | 63 |
| Number of Girls: | 12 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 36.4% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 75.9% | 8.2% |
| White British | 84.00% | 63 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 6.70% | 5 |
| Other White | 2.70% | 2 |
| Caribbean | 2.70% | 2 |
| Other Black | 1.30% | 1 |
| White and Black African | 1.30% | 1 |
| Other Mixed | 1.30% | 1 |
| Other Asian | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 0.00% | 0 |
| African | 0.00% | 0 |
| Chinese | 0.00% | 0 |
| Indian | 0.00% | 0 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.00% | 0 |
| Pakistani | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| White and Asian | 0.00% | 0 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Unclassified | 0.00% | 0 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bluebell Valley Nursery School Long Cross , Lawrence Weston BS11 0LP | - not rated | 232 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Primary School, Bristol Tide Grove , Lawrence Weston BS11 0PA | 3out of 4 | 137 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Weston Park Primary School Long Cross , Lawrence Weston BS11 0LP | - not rated | 298 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Long Cross Long Cross , Lawrence Weston BS11 0LP | 3out of 4 | 299 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Long Cross Primary and Nursery School Long Cross , Lawrence Weston BS11 0LP | - not rated | 514 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sea Mills Infant School Hallen Drive , Sea Mills BS9 2NT | - not rated | 1,432 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lawrence Weston School Stile Acres , Lawrence Weston BS11 0QA | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bede's Catholic College Long Cross , Lawrence Weston BS11 0SU | 3out of 4 | 977 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bede's Catholic College Long Cross , Lawrence Weston BS11 0SU | - not rated | 977 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Portway Community School Penpole Lane , Shirehampton BS11 0EB | - not rated | 1,064 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Brightstowe Penpole Lane , Shirehampton BS11 0EB | - not rated | 1,112 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| College of Care and Early Education Broadlands Drive , Lawrence Weston BS11 0NT | - not rated | 781 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Star 240? Long Cross , Lawrence Weston BS11 0QA | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bristol Gateway School Long Cross , Lawrence Weston BS11 0QA | - not rated | 0 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsweston School Napier Miles Road , Kingsweston BS11 0UT | 3out of 4 | 579 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Freshways College Knovill Close , BS11 0SA | - not rated | 943 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| North Star 265? Hallen Drive , BS9 2NT | - not rated | 1,425 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.