The Lodestar Academy is an alternative provision academy in Torquay, Torbay, for children and young people aged 11 to 16.
- Ages 11–16
- 38 pupils
- Ofsted: Good
School details
- Type
- Alternative provision academy
- Ages
- 11 to 16
- Boys and girls
- Boys and girls
- Pupils
- 38 (places for 56)
- Headteacher
- Mr Steven Hulme
- Part of
- The Thinking Schools Academy Trust
- Opened
- 1 April 2017
- Free school meals
- 76.3% of pupils eligible
- Council
- Torbay
- School reference (URN)
- 144031
How to get a place
3 steps
- Talk to your child’s school or the council
Places in alternative provision are usually arranged by your child’s current school or Torbay council, rather than applied for directly.
- If your child has an EHC plan
The placement should be agreed through the plan, with you involved in the decision.
- Get free, independent advice
Your local SENDIASS can explain your options and come to meetings with you.
Questions to ask when you visit
8 questions to tick off as you go
Ticks stay on this device, so you can use them on the day.
Ofsted
Rated Good, November 2023
Rated Good at its last graded inspection, in November 2023.
- Quality of educationGood
- Behaviour and attitudesGood
- Personal developmentGood
- Leadership and managementGood
- SafeguardingEffective
Contact and getting there
South Parks Road, Torquay, TQ2 8JE
Loading the map…
Directions: Walk Public transport Drive
Email me these details
The school’s details, how to get a place and the questions to ask, in your inbox.
Other SEND schools nearby
- Lift Barton Hill Mainstream + base · Ages 3–11 · Ofsted: Good 0.1 miles
- Combe Pafford School Special school · Ages 8–19 · Ofsted: Good 0.8 miles
- Mayfield School Special school · Ages 2–19 · Ofsted: Good 0.9 miles
By need in Torbay: Autism (4) · SEMH (3) · Speech and language (2) · Moderate learning (2) · Severe learning (2)
Questions about The Lodestar Academy
How do I get a place at The Lodestar Academy?
Places at The Lodestar Academy are usually arranged by your child’s current school or Torbay council rather than applied for directly. If your child has an EHC plan, the placement should be agreed through it.
What ages does The Lodestar Academy take?
Aged 11 to 16, boys and girls.
What is The Lodestar Academy’s Ofsted rating?
Rated Good by Ofsted in November 2023 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 The Lodestar Academy?
South Parks Road, Torquay, TQ2 8JE, in Torbay.
School data: DfE Get Information About Schools, under the Open Government Licence. Postcode lookups by postcodes.io: contains OS data © Crown copyright and database right, Royal Mail data © Royal Mail copyright and database right, and National Statistics data © Crown copyright and database right. Distances are as the crow flies. Always check details and admissions with the school and your council.