Ofsted: Good

North Star 180�

verifiedData: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

personMs Helen McDicken

corporate_fareFUTURA LEARNING PARTNERSHIP

location_onBath, BA2 5RF

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Ofsted

Good

Inspected 2024

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Students

103

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Attainment 8

7.6

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GCSE Rank

#20 in Bath and North East Somerset

#4,125 of 4,663 nationally

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North Star 180� is a Academy special sponsor led school in Bath, serving ages 4-16. Rated Good by Ofsted.

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School Summary

North Star 180� is an academy special sponsor led in Bath, Bath and North East Somerset, admitting pupils aged 4-16. It is part of FUTURA LEARNING PARTNERSHIP. The school has approximately 103 pupils on roll, of whom 71% are eligible for free school meals.

In 2025, pupils achieved an Attainment 8 score of 7.6, placing the school #20 in Bath and North East Somerset and #4,125 of 4,663 nationally. 0.00% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and Maths.

Ofsted last inspected the school in 2024. The school's current overall rating is Good. Inspectors assessed quality of education as Good, behaviour and attitudes Good, personal development Good, and leadership and management Good.

The pupil-to-qualified-teacher ratio is 6.6:1. There is 1 teaching vacancy.

In the 2024/25 academic year, there were no permanent exclusions. The average suspension rate was 12.6 per 1,000 pupils per term.

verified Source: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

Academic Performance

verified Data: UK Gov 2024/25

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Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

2025

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

7.6

Grade 5+ E&M

0.00%

Entering EBacc0.00%

EBacc APS0.26

2024

Progress 8 Score

-2.04

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

2.7

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc0.00%

EBacc APS0.09

2023

Progress 8 Score

-2.23

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

3.7

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc0%

EBacc APS0.17

2022

Progress 8 Score

-3.01

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

0.3

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc0%

EBacc APS0

2021

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc0%

EBacc APS-

2019

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc-%

EBacc APS-

2018

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc-%

EBacc APS-

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Student Destinations (After Secondary)

This module shows what students did after finishing Key Stage 4 (GCSEs). It reflects how well the school prepares pupils for the real world.

2025

Stayed in Education / Employment

89%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)78%

Apprenticeships11%

Employment0%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)11%

2024

Stayed in Education / Employment

70%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)60%

Apprenticeships0%

Employment10%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)30%

2023

Stayed in Education / Employment

50%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)50%

Apprenticeships0%

Employment0%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)38%

2022

Stayed in Education / Employment

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)-%

Apprenticeships-%

Employment-%

2021

Stayed in Education / Employment

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)-%

Apprenticeships-%

Employment-%

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Primary Performance Trends (KS2)

2025

R/W/M Expected Standard

LA 60%

Reading13% LA 76%

Writing0% LA 70%

Maths13% LA 72%

Read SS

Maths SS

GPS SS

Progress (0 = national avg)

Read

Write

Maths

2024

R/W/M Expected Standard

LA 58%England 61%

Reading0% LA 75% · Eng 74%

Writing0% LA 71% · Eng 72%

Maths0% LA 69% · Eng 73%

Read SS

Maths SS

GPS SS

Progress (0 = national avg)

Read

Write

Maths

2023

R/W/M Expected Standard

LA 58%England 60%

Reading45% LA 74% · Eng 73%

Writing0% LA 69% · Eng 71%

Maths9% LA 71% · Eng 73%

Read SS

100

Maths SS

GPS SS

Progress (0 = national avg)

2.5

Read

LA 0.7

-1.9 to 6.9

-6.8

Write

LA -0.4

-10.7 to -2.8

-8.2

Maths

LA -0.6

-12.0 to -4.3

2019

R/W/M Expected Standard

LA 66%England 65%

Reading-% LA 76% · Eng 73%

Writing-% LA 80% · Eng 78%

Maths-% LA 77% · Eng 79%

Read SS

Maths SS

GPS SS

Progress (0 = national avg)

Read

LA 0.2

Write

LA -0.3

Maths

LA -0.9

2018

R/W/M Expected Standard

LA 64%

Reading-% LA 77%

Writing-% LA 76%

Maths-% LA 74%

Read SS

Maths SS

GPS SS

Progress (0 = national avg)

Read

LA 0.1

Write

LA -0.8

Maths

LA -1.1

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Report Archive

23 April 2024

Inspection Report

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22 March 2017

Inspection Report

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Inspection Report

Inspection History

3 Evaluations

2024-04-23

S5 Inspection EIF

Good

Education

Good

Behaviour

Good

Development

Good

Leadership

Good

2017-03-22

Academy First Section 5 Legacy

Good

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Good

2013-01-15

None Legacy

Requires improvement

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Requires improvement

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

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Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Official Department for Education (DfE) data. Suspensions measure temporary removals due to behavior, while exclusions represent permanent removals.

Suspension Rate

6.8%per term

sentiment_satisfied Below Average (Good)

National average: 7.3% for this term (secondary).

Pupils Suspended 1+ Times

6.8%(7 pupils)

Spring term 2025

Represents the proportion of unique students suspended at least once in this term.

Permanent Exclusions

0pupils

verified Excellent (Zero)

National average: 7.398% of pupils excluded per term.

Pastoral Context: In the Spring term of 2025, this school served a headcount of 103 pupils. During this period, there were 7 temporary suspensions. The school's suspension rate was 6.8%, which is below the termly national average of 7.3%.

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Year / Term	Headcount	Suspensions	Susp. Rate	Nat. Avg	Perm. Excl.
2024/25 (Spring term)	103	7	6.8%	7.3%	0
2024/25 (Autumn term)	103	19	18.4%	7.8%	0
2023/24 (Summer term)	96	17	17.7%	7.4%	0
2023/24 (Spring term)	101	16	15.8%	7.1%	0
2023/24 (Autumn term)	101	52	51.5%	8.2%	0
2022/23 (Summer term)	100	24	24.0%	6.6%	0
2022/23 (Spring term)	103	44	42.7%	6.4%	0
2022/23 (Autumn term)	100	86	86.0%	5.9%	1
2021/22 (Summer term)	85	9	10.6%	4.7%	0
2021/22 (Spring term)	84	40	47.6%	4.9%	0
2021/22 (Autumn term)	74	32	43.2%	4.4%	0
2020/21 (Summer term)	60	13	21.7%	3.6%	0
2020/21 (Spring term)	60	12	20.0%	1.0%	0
2020/21 (Autumn term)	61	8	13.1%	3.9%	0
2019/20 (Summer term)	59	5	8.5%	0.0%	0
2019/20 (Spring term)	59	28	47.5%	3.2%	0
2019/20 (Autumn term)	58	36	62.1%	4.2%	0
2018/19 (Summer term)	39	9	23.1%	3.1%	0
2018/19 (Spring term)	38	9	23.7%	3.8%	0
2018/19 (Autumn term)	37	27	73.0%	3.8%	0
2017/18 (Summer term)	31	39	125.8%	3.4%	0
2017/18 (Spring term)	32	20	62.5%	3.0%	0
2017/18 (Autumn term)	28	13	46.4%	3.7%	0
2016/17 (Summer term)	25	10	40.0%	3.0%	0
2016/17 (Spring term)	23	7	30.4%	3.3%	0
2016/17 (Autumn term)	23	17	73.9%	3.1%	0

Source: DfE Suspensions and Permanent Exclusions in England. Data represents termly statistics as published by the Department for Education.

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Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Primary areas of need currently supported by the school. A high number often indicates specialized internal units or high staff experience in these areas.

Social, Emotional & Mental Health 67 pupils

Speech, Language & Communication 19 pupils

Autistic Spectrum Disorder 10 pupils

Specific Learning Difficulty 2 pupils

Other Difficulty/Disability 2 pupils

Moderate Learning Difficulty 1 pupils

Severe Learning Difficulty 1 pupils

Multi-Sensory Impairment 1 pupils

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Parent View on Pastoral Care

Results from the official Ofsted Parent View survey, reflecting direct parent sentiment regarding the school environment.

My child is happy at this school.

90.0%Positive

My child feels safe at this school.

100.0%Positive

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

40.0%Positive

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The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

strongly agree30%

agree60%

disagree10%

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

strongly agree30%

agree60%

strongly disagree10%

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

strongly agree40%

agree20%

strongly disagree10%

don't know10%

not applicable20%

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

yes100%

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

strongly agree70%

agree20%

strongly disagree10%

The school has high expectations for my child.

strongly agree40%

agree40%

disagree20%

My child does well at this school.

strongly agree70%

agree20%

strongly disagree10%

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

strongly agree40%

agree60%

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

strongly agree30%

agree50%

disagree10%

strongly disagree10%

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

strongly agree10%

agree30%

disagree20%

strongly disagree10%

don't know30%

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

strongly agree50%

agree40%

strongly disagree10%

I would recommend this school to another parent.

yes90%

no10%

North Star 180�

School Summary

Academic Performance

Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

Student Destinations (After Secondary)

Primary Performance Trends (KS2)

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Inspection History

Admissions Insight

How Places Are Allocated

Distance to School

Students & School Environment

School Size

Language Diversity

Inclusive Support

Attendance

Ethnicity Breakdown

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Parent View on Pastoral Care

My child is happy at this school.

My child feels safe at this school.

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

The school has high expectations for my child.

My child does well at this school.

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

I would recommend this school to another parent.

Funding & Staffing

Staffing

Teacher Turnover