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The Lodestar Academy

Not applicable • Academy alternative provision sponsor led • Open

Contact

South Parks Road
Torquay, Devon TQ2 8JE

School Profile

Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
Religious ethos
Admissions policy
Not applicable
Capacity
56
Pupils
40 (Boys: 21, Girls: 19)
Free School Meals
67.5%
Capacity utilisation
71% (40 / 56)
Type group
Academies
Federation
n/a
SEN provision
None reported
Resourced provision
None
Opened
Apr 2017
Status
Open

Key identifiers

URN
144031
LAESTAB
8801100
UKPRN
10062559
Establishment No.
1100
Ofsted phase
PRU

Ofsted

Good (Grade 2) published 15 Jan 2024
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour & attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership & management
Good
Early years
9
Sixth form
9

At a glance

Total pupils
48
Age range
11–16
Religious character
Does not apply
Faith
Non-faith
Trust (MAT)
The Thinking Schools Academy Trust
What do Ofsted grades mean?
  • Outstanding (1) – Highest judgement.
  • Good (2) – Strong overall effectiveness.
  • Requires improvement (3) – Not yet good.
  • Inadequate (4) – Significant weaknesses.
Ungraded visits (Section 8) check whether the previous grade still stands (e.g. “School remains Good”) but don’t replace the last graded judgement.

Inspection history

  • Good
    15 Jan 2024
    Type: Requires Improvement S5 Reinspection Visit 1
    Quality: Good
    Behaviour: Good
    Personal dev: Good
    Leadership: Good
    Early years: 9
    Sixth form: 9

Safeguarding

Safeguarding is effective (15 Jan 2024)