North Star 240°

  • Special
  • Academy
  • Ages 11 to 16
Ofsted: Good

Long Cross, Lawrence Weston, Bristol, BS11 0QAOpen in maps

North Star 240° is a special school in Bristol for ages 11 to 16. It is one of the 168 schools in Bristol. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in February 2023.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 22 February 2023, report published 4 May 2023

Overall effectiveness
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour and attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership and management
Good
Safeguarding
Met

Read the full Ofsted report

Exam results

GCSE results (key stage 4), 2024/25

13 pupils in the year group

Attainment 8 score3.7

3.7, 42.4 below the England average of 46.1.

Grade 5 or above in English and maths0%

0%, 45.4 percentage points below the England average of 45.4%.

Grade 4 or above in English and maths0%

0%, 64.8 percentage points below the England average of 64.8%.

Pupils entering the EBacc0%

0%, 40.5 percentage points below the England average of 40.5%.

EBacc average point score0.13

0.13, 3.96 below the England average of 4.09.

Pupil numbers and mix

75 pupils on roll, with places for 80

Eligible for free school meals85.3%

85.3%, 58.8 percentage points above the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language1.3%

1.3%, 20.3 percentage points below the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support0%

0%, 14.8 percentage points below the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan100%

100%, 94 percentage points above the England average of 6%.

Schools near North Star 240°

SchoolDistanceOfstedResults
Kingsweston School0.3 milesOfsted: GoodAttainment 8: 0.9
Grace Garden School1 mileOfsted: GoodNot published
North Star 82°2 milesOfsted: Good0% met the expected standard
Elmfield School for Deaf Children2 milesOfsted: GoodNot published
Claremont School3 milesOfsted: GoodNot published

School details

School type
Academy special converter
Sector
Academy
Trust
NORTH STAR ACADEMY TRUST
Age range
11 to 16
Gender
Mixed
Headteacher
Mrs Lisa Hawkins
Phone
01173772275
Website
ns240.northstar-academy.co.uk
Address
Long Cross, Lawrence Weston, Bristol, BS11 0QA
Local authority
Bristol
URN
148322

School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.