The Lodestar Academy Catchment Area
The Lodestar Academy is a academy alternative provision sponsor led not applicable school in Torquay, Torbay , serving pupils aged 11–16, with 40 pupils, and a capacity of 56 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby not applicable schools below.
11–16
Age range
40
Pupils
56
Capacity
71%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2024
The Lodestar Academy Catchment Area Information
As an academy, The Lodestar Academy sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Torbay. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.
The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by Torbay before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find Torbay catchment area documents →The Lodestar Academy — School Information
- Full address
- South Parks Road, Torquay, TQ2 8JE
- Local authority
- Torbay
- School type
- Academy alternative provision sponsor led
- Phase of education
- Not applicable
- Age range
- 11–16 years
- Free school meals
- 67.5% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 144031
Other Not applicable Schools in Torquay
If The Lodestar Academy is oversubscribed, these not applicable schools in Torquay are the next closest alternatives.
Abbey School Catchment Area
Other independent school · TQ1 4PR
Mayfield School Catchment Area
Community special school · TQ2 8NH
Combe Pafford School Catchment Area
Academy special converter · TQ2 8NL
Eat That Frog C.I.C Catchment Area
Special post 16 institution · TQ1 3DG
Phoenix Bay School Catchment Area
Other independent special school · TQ12 6NQ
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Frequently Asked Questions — The Lodestar Academy
Is The Lodestar Academy oversubscribed? ▾
The Lodestar Academy has a capacity of 56 places and currently has 40 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Torbay.
What is the admissions policy for The Lodestar Academy? ▾
Admission to The Lodestar Academy is managed by Torbay. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.
What age range does The Lodestar Academy cover? ▾
The Lodestar Academy is a not applicable school in Torquay, Torbay, serving pupils aged 11–16. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for The Lodestar Academy? ▾
The Lodestar Academy was rated Good by Ofsted in 2024. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.