The Lodestar Academy
Academy alternative provision sponsor led · Ages 11–16 · Torquay, Torbay
The Lodestar Academy is an alternative provision school in Torquay, Torbay for ages 11–16 (academy alternative provision sponsor led). Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good, from the inspection on 21 November 2023.
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Key facts
- Address
- South Parks Road, Torquay, TQ2 8JE
- Type
- Academy alternative provision sponsor led
- Ages
- 11–16
- Council
- Torbay
- Pupils on roll
- 38 January 2026 school census
- Free school meals
- 76.3% of pupils eligible
- Pupils per teacher
- 4.4
Official record: Get Information about Schools · as at 15 September 2026
Ofsted
Good Inspected 21 November 2023
Strengths
- “The welfare of pupils and their families is at the heart of The Lodestar Academy.”
- “All pupils who arrive at this alternative provision are warmly welcomed.”
- “This means they soon settle into school life.”
To improve
- “However, the school recognises that although pupils are fluent readers, they are reluctant to read or write.”
- “They do not read for enjoyment or to support their learning.”
- “They do not always demonstrate in their written work the knowledge they gain.”
Safeguarding: Effective
Quoted from the Ofsted report published 16 January 2024 (read the report). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.
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Nearby special, independent and other schools
Straight-line distance, in Torbay.
- Combe Pafford School 0.8 mi School remains Good
- Mayfield School 1.0 mi School remains Good
- Abbey School 1.1 mi No Ofsted grade
- Brunel School 3.3 mi No Ofsted grade
- Preston Bridge School 3.5 mi No Ofsted grade