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North Star 240°

Reshaping the Future

Who We Are

Based in North Bristol, North Star 240° is a secondary school that caters for pupils aged 11-16 with social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs and associated learning difficulties. Pupils who have difficulties with their emotional and social development may have limited social skills and find it difficult to make and sustain healthy relationships.

Testimonials

This school has done wonders for my son. Not just him, but my whole family.

There are staff I really trust. I know I can talk to them about things when it is hard in school.

She is in good form when coming home from school and is now enjoying her school life since she has joined you. Thank you and your team for making her enjoy school again.

I was part of the team to represent the school at the national football tournament. We came second and we played really well. Because of this, I am now playing football for a local team outside of school.

We are extremely happy with X's school, class and teacher. He really enjoys coming to school and for him it is a safe, fun and a happy place to be.

I’ve done loads of things I never thought I would, like when I first went to Thorpe Park, I went on the baby rides but now I go on the upside-down rides! The school has helped me be up for new things in the future.

The school is being very supportive and their communication is excellent.

I know it’s important that I have the right support and have things in place that I actually need like the help I get with my handwriting skills.

He’s doing well at school and has settled into KS4. He’s come on a lot. He loves cooking and brings lots of lovely food home. He cooked spaghetti Bolognese at home the other day. He loves the process of cooking, not just the food.

I really feel that the school are doing a brilliant job meeting X’s needs. She is more resilient, confident and sociable and has learned really important life skills like cooking and managing her money.

Thank you for your continued support, along with all your teams. The work, time, patience and support that my child receives daily is unbelievable and we are so grateful to you all. It takes special teachers / adults to want to work in a non mainstream school, which we constantly appreciate

Safeguarding

At North Star Academy Trust, we take safeguarding very seriously. Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children is everybody’s responsibility and it involves:

1

Protecting children from maltreatment;

2

Preventing impairment of children’s health or development;

3

Ensuring children are growing up in circumstances consistent with the provision of safe and effective care;

Important dates

Term 1

Inset days: September 2nd, October 23rd &24th

Staggered return on September 23rd &24th

Monday 2nd September 2025 – Friday 24th October 2025

Term 2

Inset day 3rd November

Christmas Dinner: 18th December

Monday 3rd November 2025 – Friday 19th December 2025

Term 3

Inset 5th January

Monday 5th January 2026 – Friday 13th February 2026

Term 4

No Insets

Monday 23rd February 2026 – Friday 2nd April 2026

Term 5

Year 9 Options event April 30th

Tuesday 20th April 2026-
Friday 22nd May 2026

Term 6

Inset days: June 1st

Monday 1st June 2026 –
Wednesday 22nd July 2026

North Star 240°

Reshaping the Future

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