The Lodestar Academy
Academy alternative provision sponsor led11-16
South Parks Road, Torquay, TQ2 8JE
Headteacher: Mr Steven HulmePupils: 40 (capacity: 56)Part of THE THINKING SCHOOLS ACADEMY TRUST
Ofsted Good
Inspected November 2023
4.6
Attainment 8 score
Good
Inspected November 2023
Latest data: 2016/17
Ofsted Rating Inspected 21 November 2023Full report ↗
Good
From September 2024, Ofsted no longer makes an overall effectiveness judgement in inspections.
Rated Good across all inspected areas — Quality of Teaching, Behaviour, Pupils' Development and Leadership.
GCSE Results (2016/17)
GCSE results for Year 11 pupils. National averages shown for comparison.
Attainment 8 scoreⓘAttainment 8Average grade across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs, including English and MathsEach GCSE grade is converted to a points score (grade 9 = 9 points, grade 1 = 1 point). The national average is around 46.
4.6
Progress 8 scoreⓘProgress 8How much pupils improved from their primary school results to GCSE, compared to similar pupils nationally0 = national average. Positive means better-than-expected progress; negative means lower-than-expected. A score above +0.5 is considered well above average.
-3.2
CI: -3.71 to -2.66
English & Maths Grade 5+ⓘEnglish & Maths — Grade 5+ (Strong Pass)% of pupils achieving at least a grade 5 in both English and MathsGrade 5 is a "strong pass". Many sixth forms and universities expect grade 5 in English and Maths.
0.0%
English & Maths Grade 4+ⓘEnglish & Maths — Grade 4+ (Standard Pass)% of pupils achieving at least a grade 4 in both English and MathsGrade 4 is the minimum "standard pass". Employers and colleges often require grade 4 in English and Maths.
0.0%
Attainment 8 — school vs national
020406080
Progress 8 — relative to national baseline (0)
−3−2−10+1+2+3
Attainment 8 Components (Progress 8 contribution)
English-3.5
Maths-2.1
EBacc subjects-3.0
Open (other GCSEs)-3.8
English Baccalaureate (EBacc)ⓘEBacc Entry% of pupils who entered the English Baccalaureate — a set of GCSE subjects covering English, Maths, Sciences, a Language, and HumanitiesEBacc entry keeps academic options open post-16. It is not a separate qualification.
Pupils entered for EBacc0.0%
EBacc Grade 4+0.0%
EBacc Grade 5+0.0%
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Historical Results
Results Over Time
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| Year | Attainment 8 | Progress 8 | Eng & Maths 4+ | EBacc entry % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015/16 | 9.3 | -2.9 | - | 0.0% |
| 2016/17 | 4.6 | -3.2 | 0.0% | 0.0% |