North Star 180°
URN: 140677 • Bath BA2 5RF
Overview
- Name
- North Star 180°
- URN
- 140677
- Type
- Academy special sponsor led
- Phase
- Not applicable
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- NORTH STAR ACADEMY TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 43.4 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Helen McDicken (since 2025)
- Telephone
- 01225832212
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Frome Road, Bath BA2 5RF
Summary
North Star 180° is an academy special sponsor-led school located in Bath, catering to 103 pupils with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) needs. The school is dedicated to reshaping the educational experience for students who may struggle with emotional and social development, offering a supportive environment that fosters healthy relationships and personal growth.
The curriculum at North Star 180° is designed to meet the unique needs of each student, focusing on their emotional well-being and academic progress. The school prioritises safeguarding and promotes the welfare of children, ensuring a safe and nurturing atmosphere for all pupils. Parents have expressed appreciation for the school's commitment to communication and support, highlighting significant improvements in their children's confidence and engagement with learning.
With a capacity of 104, North Star 180° maintains a close-knit community, allowing for tailored support and individual attention. The school operates throughout the academic year with scheduled inset days and term breaks, providing a structured yet flexible learning environment for its students. For more information, visit their website at www.ns180.northstar-academy.co.uk.
The curriculum at North Star 180° is designed to meet the unique needs of each student, focusing on their emotional well-being and academic progress. The school prioritises safeguarding and promotes the welfare of children, ensuring a safe and nurturing atmosphere for all pupils. Parents have expressed appreciation for the school's commitment to communication and support, highlighting significant improvements in their children's confidence and engagement with learning.
With a capacity of 104, North Star 180° maintains a close-knit community, allowing for tailored support and individual attention. The school operates throughout the academic year with scheduled inset days and term breaks, providing a structured yet flexible learning environment for its students. For more information, visit their website at www.ns180.northstar-academy.co.uk.
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Nearby alternatives
- University of Bath (58.7)
- Three Ways School (54.1)
- Fosse Way School (48.5)
- Monkton Prep School (48.4)
- Kingswood School (46.0)
Key details
- LA
- Bath and North East Somerset
- Age range
- 4 - 16
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- NORTH STAR ACADEMY TRUST
- Capacity
- 104
- Pupils
- 103
- Boys
- 85
- Girls
- 18
- FSM %
- 70.30
- Open date
- 2014-04-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2024-04-24
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 103 | 85 | 18 | 104 | 70.30 |
| 2024-09-11 | 101 | 84 | 17 | 100 | 73.20 |
| 2023-09-11 | 84 | 74 | 10 | 100 | 72.80 |
| 2022-09-11 | 84 | 74 | 10 | 84 | 72.80 |
| 2021-09-11 | 60 | 49 | 11 | 70 | 75.00 |
| 2020-09-11 | 59 | 49 | 10 | 21 | 71.20 |
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