The Lodestar Academy, based in Torquay, provides not applicable education, serving pupils aged 11 to 16. The school is a academy alternative provision sponsor led 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.
The Lodestar Academy currently has around 40 pupils on roll, which is about 71% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 52.5% boys and 47.5% girls. Around 67.5% 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.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (87.5%).
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: | South Parks Road, Torquay, TQ2 8JE |
| Website: | |
| Telephone: | 03333602240 |
| School Type: | Academy alternative provision sponsor led |
| Education phase: | Not applicable |
| Local authority: | Torbay |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mr Steven Hulme |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 144031 |
Ofsted inspection date: 21/11/2023
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 11 - 16 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 56 |
| Number of Pupils: | 40 |
| Number of Boys: | 21 |
| Number of Girls: | 19 |
| White British | 87.50% | 35 |
| Other White | 5.00% | 2 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 2.50% | 1 |
| Other Mixed | 2.50% | 1 |
| Indian | 2.50% | 1 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| White and Black African | 0.00% | 0 |
| White and Asian | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| Pakistani | 0.00% | 0 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Asian | 0.00% | 0 |
| Chinese | 0.00% | 0 |
| Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| African | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Black | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Unclassified | 0.00% | 0 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barton Primary School Barton Hill Road , TQ2 8JA | - not rated | 289 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lift Barton Hill Barton Hill Road , TQ2 8JA | 3out of 4 | 289 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Barton Junior School Barton Hill Road , TQ2 8JA | - not rated | 315 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Barton Infant and Nursery School and Speech Unit Barton Hill Road , TQ2 8JA | - not rated | 315 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Watcombe Primary School Moor Lane , TQ2 8NU | 3out of 4 | 1,419 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Devon Studio School 187 Newton Road , TQ2 7FT | - not rated | 1,003 yd | Studio schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Torquay Community College Cricket Field Road , TQ2 7NU | - not rated | 1,108 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Torquay Academy Cricketfield Road , TQ2 7NU | 3out of 4 | 1,108 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Cuthbert Mayne School Trumlands Road , TQ1 4RN | - not rated | 1,111 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Torquay Girls Grammar School 30 Shiphay Lane , TQ2 7DY | - not rated | 1,618 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Winnicott Centre Torbay Hospital Annexe , 187 Newton Road TQ2 7AJ | - not rated | 833 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Combe Pafford School Steps Lane , Watcombe TQ2 8NL | 3out of 4 | 1,490 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Combe Pafford School Steps Lane , Watcombe TQ2 8NL | - not rated | 1,490 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Steps Cross Special School Steps Lane , Watcombe TQ2 8NN | - not rated | 1,663 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Mayfield School Moor Lane , Watcombe TQ2 8NH | 3out of 4 | 1,698 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.