North Star 180° is a special academy in Bath, Bath and North East Somerset, for children and young people aged 4 to 16.
- Ages 4–16
- 105 pupils
- Ofsted: Good
School details
- Type
- Special academy
- Ages
- 4 to 16
- Boys and girls
- Boys and girls
- Pupils
- 105 (places for 104)
- Headteacher
- Mrs Serra Orumlu
- Part of
- North Star Academy Trust
- Opened
- 1 April 2014
- Free school meals
- 71.8% of pupils eligible
- Council
- Bath and North East Somerset
- School reference (URN)
- 140677
How to get a place
4 steps, starting with an EHC plan
- An EHC plan
Places at schools like this usually come through an Education, Health and Care (EHC) plan. If your child doesn’t have one yet, you can ask the council for an assessment yourself.
- Visit and ask questions
See whether the school feels right and whether it can meet your child’s needs. Our list of questions below can help.
- Ask for the school to be named
Tell the council that looks after the plan (often Bath and North East Somerset council) that this is the school you want, and ask them to consult it.
- Named in the plan
If the school is named in your child’s plan, it must admit your child. Free home-to-school transport is often part of the arrangement.
Questions to ask when you visit
8 questions to tick off as you go
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Ofsted
Rated Good, April 2024
Rated Good at its last graded inspection, in April 2024.
- Quality of educationGood
- Behaviour and attitudesGood
- Personal developmentGood
- Leadership and managementGood
- SafeguardingEffective
Contact and getting there
Frome Road, Odd Down, Bath, BA2 5RF
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Directions: Walk Public transport Drive
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Questions about North Star 180°
How do I get a place at North Star 180°?
There’s no catchment area or application round. Places usually come through an Education, Health and Care (EHC) plan: ask the council that looks after the plan to consult North Star 180°. If it is named in the plan, the school must admit your child.
What ages does North Star 180° take?
Aged 4 to 16, boys and girls.
What is North Star 180°’s Ofsted rating?
Rated Good by Ofsted in April 2024 at its last graded inspection. Newer inspections no longer give a single overall grade, so read the latest report for the full picture.
Where is North Star 180°?
Frome Road, Odd Down, Bath, BA2 5RF, in Bath and North East Somerset.
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