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North Star 240�
Long Cross, Lawrence Weston, Bristol, BS11 0QA, Bristol, City of
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
32.8 / 100
Bottom 33%
Better than 33% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
75
Capacity
80
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
94%
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this school offers a supportive environment for its 75 pupils aged 11-16. However, it faces challenges in academic performance, as evidenced by a GCSE Attainment 8 score of 3.7 and no students achieving grade 4 or above in English and Maths. Parents may want to consider these factors alongside the school's strengths in fostering a positive learning atmosphere.
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Last inspected: 22 February 2023Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 3.7 | No 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 |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British84.0%
Mixed W+B Carib.6.7%
White Other2.7%
Black Caribbean2.7%
Mixed W+B African1.3%
Black Other1.3%
Mixed Other1.3%
Location
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51.49833, -2.66384 · BS11 0QA
School details
Local authorityBristol, City of
RegionSouth West
URN148322
School typeAcademy special converter
Frequently asked questions
What is North Star 240� rated by Ofsted?
North Star 240� was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 22 February 2023.
Is North Star 240� a good school?
North Star 240� scores 32.8/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 33% 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 240� in GCSEs?
North Star 240� achieved an Attainment 8 score of 3.7. 0% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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