How many pupils does The Lodestar Academy have?

The Lodestar Academy has 40 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is The Lodestar Academy's Ofsted rating?

The Lodestar Academy was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (21 November 2023).

Is The Lodestar Academy part of an academy trust?

Yes — The Lodestar Academy is part of THE THINKING SCHOOLS ACADEMY TRUST.

Where is The Lodestar Academy?

The Lodestar Academy is located at South Parks Road, Torquay, Torbay, TQ2 8JE.

The Lodestar Academy

South Parks Road, Torquay, Torbay, TQ2 8JE

Good

Inspected 21 November 2023

Good

Ofsted

11–16

Ages

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Academy alternative provision sponsor led

Type

About The Lodestar Academy

The Lodestar Academy is an academy alternative provision sponsor led in Torquay, Torbay, England, for pupils aged 11–16. It has 40 pupils on roll. It is part of THE THINKING SCHOOLS ACADEMY TRUST. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (21 November 2023) rated it Good. 76.3% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 0% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority: Torbay →
School Type: Academy alternative provision sponsor led
Age Range: Ages 11–16
Gender: Mixed
Pupils / Capacity: 40 / 56 (71%)
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Religious Character: Does not apply
Last Ofsted Inspection: 21 November 2023

Pupil profile

2023/24

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

76.3%

Free school meals

EAL

SEN support

62.5%

EHC plan

Source: DfE School Census, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Workforce

2024/25

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

Teachers (FTE)

↑ +1.0 vs 2023/24

4.8

Pupils per teacher

↓ -1.6 vs 2023/24

3.89

Teaching assistants (FTE)

→ 0.0 vs 2023/24

£51,051

Avg teacher salary

Mean · 20% on leadership pay

↑ +£4,185 vs 2023/24

Teacher vacancies

9.1% rate

↑ +1 vs 2023/24

Leadership (FTE)

→ 0.0 vs 2023/24

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

School finances

2024-25

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

£23,729

Spend per pupil

£30,708

Income per pupil

56%

Spent on teaching staff

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address: South Parks Road, Torquay, Torbay, TQ2 8JE
Phone: 03333602240
Head Teacher: Steven Hulme

Academy Trust

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is The Lodestar Academy?: The Lodestar Academy is an academy alternative provision sponsor led in Torquay, Torbay, England, for pupils aged 11–16.
How many pupils does The Lodestar Academy have?: The Lodestar Academy has 40 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
What is The Lodestar Academy's Ofsted rating?: The Lodestar Academy was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (21 November 2023).
Is The Lodestar Academy part of an academy trust?: Yes — The Lodestar Academy is part of THE THINKING SCHOOLS ACADEMY TRUST.
Where is The Lodestar Academy?: The Lodestar Academy is located at South Parks Road, Torquay, Torbay, TQ2 8JE.

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