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Best 3 Not applicable schools in Torbay – comparison

Comparison of not applicable schools: The Lodestar Academy (Not applicable) in Torquay; Mayfield School (Not applicable) in Torquay; Combe Pafford School (Not applicable) in Torquay — covering Ofsted outcomes, size, FSM%, governance, capacity & more.

At a glance

This page compares The Lodestar Academy, Mayfield School and Combe Pafford School. They are not applicable phase and academy alternative provision sponsor led, community special school and academy special converter type located around Torquay, Devon. The strongest headline Ofsted judgement here is 2 (The Lodestar Academy), published Jan 2024. The most recent inspection on record is for The Lodestar Academy (Jan 2024). average roll around ≈ 200, combined total ≈ 550, typical FSM 60–65%, range 50–55%–65–70%; all within the The Thinking Schools Academy Trust trust.

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The Lodestar Academy
TQ2 8JE
Phase / Type
Not applicable • Academy alternative provision sponsor led
Location
Torquay
Devon
TQ2 8JE
Ofsted
2 15 Jan 2024
Pupils
≈ 50 🔒 Exact value
FSM %
65–70% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA
The Thinking Schools Academy Trust
Website
—
Telephone
03333602240
Mayfield School
TQ2 8NH
Phase / Type
Not applicable • Community special school
Location
Torquay
Devon
TQ2 8NH
Ofsted
2 10 Mar 2019
Pupils
≈ 250 🔒 Exact value
FSM %
50–55% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA
Torbay (880)
Website
www.mayfieldtorbay.org
Telephone
01803328375
Combe Pafford School
TQ2 8NL
Phase / Type
Not applicable • Academy special converter
Location
Torquay
Devon
TQ2 8NL
Ofsted
2 11 Feb 2015
Pupils
≈ 250 🔒 Exact value
FSM %
60–65% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA
Torbay (880)
Website
—
Telephone
01803327902

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What should I look for when comparing schools?
Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; scan capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and review trust/local authority for governance. If available, read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding detail.
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