Alternative provision academy · Torbay

The Lodestar Academy

Alternative provision
Ages 11–16

Term dates

Alternative provision academys can set their own term dates. Many follow Torbay council's dates, shown below as a guide, but check with the school, especially for INSET days.

2026/27

2027/28

See Torbay's full dates

Admissions

Places for Year 7 are applied for through your home council, not the school.

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About and location

Type: Alternative provision academy
Phase: Alternative provision
Ages: 11–16
Pupils: 38 (capacity 56)
Gender: Mixed
Academy trust: THE THINKING SCHOOLS ACADEMY TRUST
Phone: 03333602240
Address: South Parks Road, Torquay, TQ2 8JE

Official school record, including Ofsted reports

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