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North Star 180�

Frome Road, Odd Down, Bath, BA2 5RF, Bath and North East Somerset


LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
36.8 / 100
Bottom 37%
Better than 37% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
103
Capacity
104
Ages
416
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
99%
Summary

With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this school demonstrates a commitment to quality education, although it shows challenges in GCSE outcomes, with no students achieving grade 4 or above in English and Maths. The school's Attainment 8 score of 7.6 suggests that while some students perform well, there is significant room for improvement in overall academic achievement. Limited published data indicates a need for further development in key areas, but the supportive environment may appeal to parents seeking a nurturing setting for their children.

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Ofsted inspection
Last inspected: 23 April 2024
Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
GCSE Results
MetricValuevs UK
Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7.7.6No UK data
English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%.0%No UK data
English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%.0%No UK data
EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%.0%No UK data
EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%.0%No UK data
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published
MetricValuevs UK
Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%.0%No UK data
Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%.0%No UK data
Pupil Ethnicity
White British87.4%
Mixed W+B Carib.3.9%
Mixed W+B African2.9%
Mixed Other2.9%
White Other2.9%
Location
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51.35590, -2.37108 · BA2 5RF

School details
Local authorityBath and North East Somerset
RegionSouth West
URN140677
School typeAcademy special sponsor led

Frequently asked questions
What is North Star 180� rated by Ofsted?

North Star 180� was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 23 April 2024.

Is North Star 180� a good school?

North Star 180� scores 36.8/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 37% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.

How do pupils perform at North Star 180� in GCSEs?

North Star 180� achieved an Attainment 8 score of 7.6. 0% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.

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