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North Star 240�

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North Star 240�

Long Cross, Lawrence Weston, Bristol, BS11 0QA

Academy special converter · Ages 11–16 · Mixed

Ofsted
Good
Feb 2023

Historical inspection outcome; read the latest report for the full findings.

Academic picture

3.7school · 46.0 national reference

Attainment 8 · 2024/25. Average GCSE points across eight subjects, not a percentage.

Why is Progress 8 unavailable?

Progress 8 is unavailable nationally for this year because the cohort's KS2 baseline tests were cancelled. This is not a negative judgement on the school.

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Exam Results

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GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
3.7
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
0.0%
Basics 9-5
0.0%

Exam attainment

Attainment 8 · GCSE points across eight subjects, not a percentage or a measure of progress.

School · 2024/25

3.7

National · same year

46.0

SchoolNational reference
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Attainment 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2023/247.046.4
2024/253.746.0

Learning progress

Progress 8 · Progress compared with pupils who had similar prior attainment. Zero is the national progress baseline.

School · 2024/25

Not available

National · same year

Not available

SchoolNational reference
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Progress 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2023/24Not available0.00
2024/25Not availableNot available

Progress 8 is unavailable for 2024/25 because the cohort's KS2 baseline tests were cancelled nationally. Missing values are not zero.

Grades at or above each threshold

These percentages overlap: grades 9–7 are also included in 9–5 and 9–4. Do not add the lines together.

9–7% / 9–5% / 9–4% available for 2 years

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry
0.0%
EBacc APS
0.13
EBacc 9-5
0.0%
EBacc 9-4
0.0%
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Nearby secondary schools

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About North Star 240�

North Star 240� is a secondary school in Bristol, Bristol, City of. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2023 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 3.7. The school has around 75 pupils on roll. Compare the available school details with nearby alternatives to help build your shortlist.

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Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for North Star 240�, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Feb 2023 — Good
  2. Apr 2015 — Good (predecessor: Bristol Gateway School)

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions about North Star 240�

What is North Star 240�'s Ofsted rating?
North Star 240� received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2023 inspection.
What are North Star 240�'s latest exam results?
North Star 240�: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 3.7. Check the source and academic year shown with each result.
Where is North Star 240� located?
North Star 240� is a secondary school in Bristol, Bristol, City of (BS11 0QA).
How many pupils attend North Star 240�?
North Star 240� has around 75 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare North Star 240� with other schools?
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