North Star 240�
Details
| Age Range | 11-19 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Type | Special school, Academy special converter |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Local Authority | Bristol, City of |
| Address | Long Cross, BS11 0QA |
| School Website | https://ns240.northstar-academy.co.uk/ |
| Telephone | 1173772275 |
| URN | 148322 |
School Census
| Total | 76 |
| Girls/Boys | 11/65 |
| Girls/Boys Ratio | 14.5%/85.5% |
| % pupils where English not first language | 1.3% |
| No. pupils eligible for free school meals | 60 |
| Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support | 1.3% |
Ofsted Ratings
Ofsted Inspections
The latest Ofsted inspection was on 22/02/2023 and the overall effectiveness rating was Good.
| Start Date | Ofsted Rating |
|---|---|
| 22/02/2023 | Good |
| 15/04/2015 | Good |
| Inspection Date | 22/02/2023 |
| Quality of Education | Good |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | Good |
| Personal Development | Good |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
| Inspection Date | 15/04/2015 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
Ofsted Inspection Timeline
Secondary Results
| Secondary Results 2024 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 7 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 0.00% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 0.00% |
| Entering EBacc | 0.00% |
| EBacc average point score | 0.25 |
| Progress 8 | SUPP |
| Secondary Results 2023 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 7.8 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 0% |
| Entering EBacc | 0% |
| EBacc average point score | 0.3 |
| Progress 8 | -2.1 |
| Secondary Results 2022 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 8.9 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 7% |
| Entering EBacc | - |
| EBacc average point score | 0.37 |
| Progress 8 | -2.3 |
Parents View
| My child is happy at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 50% |
| agree | 50% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 30% |
| agree | 60% |
| disagree | 10% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree | 40% |
| agree | 60% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | |
| strongly agree | 40% |
| agree | 20% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 10% |
| not applicable | 30% |
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree | 40% |
| agree | 50% |
| disagree | 10% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly | |
| strongly agree | 50% |
| agree | 30% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| not applicable | 20% |
| Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)? | |
| yes | 100% |
| no | 0% |
| My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | |
| strongly agree | 60% |
| agree | 40% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| dont know | 0% |
| The school has high expectations for my child. | |
| strongly agree | 50% |
| agree | 50% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 50% |
| agree | 50% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree | 60% |
| agree | 40% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 50% |
| agree | 50% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 40% |
| agree | 50% |
| disagree | 10% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree | 50% |
| agree | 50% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent. | |
| yes | 100% |
| no | 0% |
Ethnicity
| time period | 2023-24 |
| white british ethnic origin | 78.9% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 11.8% |
| caribbean ethnic origin | 3.9% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 2.6% |
| irish ethnic origin | 1.3% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 1.3% |
| time period | 2022-23 |
| white british ethnic origin | 77.6% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 10.5% |
| caribbean ethnic origin | 6.6% |
| irish ethnic origin | 1.3% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 1.3% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 1.3% |
Nearby Schools
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(0.09 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
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Oasis Academy Bank Leaze
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Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Primary School, Bristol
(0.46 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Outstanding
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Kingsweston School
(0.57 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
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