The short version
Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- 68% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, above the national average
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy alternative provision sponsor led
- Ages
- 11–16
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 40
- Capacity
- 71%
- FSM
- 67.5%
Governance
- Local authority
- Torbay
- Trust
- THE THINKING SCHOOLS ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mr Steven Hulme
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Location
South Parks Road, Torquay, Devon, TQ2 8JE
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmBarton Primary School
Primary · Very close
Lift Barton Hill
Primary · Very close
Torquay Academy
Secondary · 1.0km away
St Cuthbert Mayne School
Secondary · 1.0km away
Watcombe Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
Combe Pafford School
Special school · 1.4km away
Torre Church of England Academy
Primary · 1.4km away
St Margaret's School
Primary · 1.4km away
Questions parents ask
What is The Lodestar Academy's Ofsted rating?
The Lodestar Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in November 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend The Lodestar Academy?
The Lodestar Academy currently has 40 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does The Lodestar Academy take?
The Lodestar Academy caters for pupils aged 11 to 16.
Where is The Lodestar Academy?
The Lodestar Academy is in Torquay, TQ2 8JE, in the Torbay local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does The Lodestar Academy have a sixth form?
No, The Lodestar Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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