North Star 180°, Bath
North Star 180° is a special school for pupils aged 4 to 16 in Bath, part of North Star Academy Trust. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in April 2024.
- Ofsted
- Good (2024)
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
North Star 180° in detail
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other special schools to North Star 180° are Three Ways School (under 0.1 miles, Good); Hambling View Independent School (2.2 miles); and The Universal Farm (6.2 miles).
Three Ways SchoolHambling View Independent SchoolThe Universal Farm
The trust
North Star 180° is one of 4 schools run by North Star Academy Trust, an academy trust.
Where pupils go next
Of the 11 pupils who finished Year 11 in 2023/24, 64% stayed in education or training for at least two terms, including 55% to a further education college.
Who goes there
72.4% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 0% speak English as an additional language, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are White British (87%) and Mixed (12%).
Almost every pupil at North Star 180° has an education, health and care plan (104 of 105 in 2026). The most common need among them is social, emotional and mental health needs.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Bath Spa Rail Station, about 1.6 miles away in a straight line.
9 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Sainsbury's (se-bound), 100 metres away.
Suspensions and exclusions
In 2024/25, North Star 180° issued 33 suspensions, 32 for every 100 pupils, and no permanent exclusions.
Sources: DfE destination measures; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); DfE exclusions statistics
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 3 years agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Good at its April 2024 inspection.
Rated Good for
Quality of education, Behaviour & attitudes, Personal development, Leadership & management.
At a Glance
72.4%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2025/26KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has improved from 0% to 13% (2024 to 2025), while maths has improved from 0% to 13% (2024 to 2025).
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 2 nearby schools
Keep up with North Star 180°
Before and after school care
North Star 180° is on the Department for Education's free breakfast clubs programme (list updated July 2026), which pays for a free breakfast club for pupils before school. Source: Free breakfast clubs: schools on the programme, Department for Education Free breakfast clubs in Bath and North East Somerset
Getting There
Bus Stops
Free school transport
Check free transport to North Star 180° from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. North Star 180° is in Bath and North East Somerset; for families living there:
- Bath and North East Somerset's school travel policy: School Travel Policy for compulsory school age children
- How to apply: Apply for free school transport
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 16
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 4
- Children hurt
- 2
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 16 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 4 serious and 12 slight.
2 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 2 on foot.
0 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included.
The typical figure for schools in Bath and North East Somerset is 4.5 (the median across 94 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
Commute and house prices
Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
101%
Over capacity
105 pupils
104 places
1 pupil over capacity
as recorded on GIAS
Area Demand Pressure - Bath
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Bath
Across Bath and North East Somerset council
Places available
2,400
Applications
1,769
Got 1st preference
88.4%
Got preferred school
97.1%
All secondary applications across Bath and North East Somerset council (2026/27), not just this school.
Inspection History(2)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
1
SEN Support
104
EHC Plans
100.0%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
105
Total Pupils
86
Boys
19
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
16
Teachers
6.6:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£49,594
Mean salary
2026 data
Pupil Absence2024/25
17.3%
Overall absence
39.8%
Persistent absence
103
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
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Questions parents ask about North Star 180°
What are GCSE results like at North Star 180°?
In the 2026 results, pupils at North Star 180° achieved an Attainment 8 score of 6.8. 0% passed GCSE English and maths at grade 5 or above.
What is North Star 180°'s Ofsted rating?
North Star 180° was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection in April 2024.
What is the catchment area for North Star 180°?
No fixed boundary. When North Star 180° is oversubscribed, Bath and North East Somerset allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
How many pupils go to North Star 180°?
North Star 180° has around 105 pupils on roll. 72% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at North Star 180°?
17.3% of sessions were missed at North Star 180° in 2024/25. 39.8% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to North Star 180°?
Apply through Bath and North East Somerset's coordinated admissions process, naming North Star 180° on your application. The national closing date in England is 31 October for secondary places and 15 January for primary places, in the year before your child starts.
Does North Star 180° have a breakfast club or after-school club?
North Star 180° is on the Department for Education's free breakfast clubs programme (list updated July 2026), which pays for a free breakfast club for pupils before school.
How many road collisions happen near North Star 180°?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 16 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 4 serious and 12 slight. 2 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 2 on foot. 0 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included. The typical figure for schools in Bath and North East Somerset is 4.5 (the median across 94 schools, same distance and years).
Where is North Star 180°?
North Star 180° is at Frome Road, Odd Down, Bath, BA2 5RF.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)