Compare Combe Pafford School and Mayfield School and The Lodestar Academy

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We align public datasets side-by-side. Headline Ofsted judgement and publication date are shown when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; free users see rounded values.

Q: What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded Section 8 visits do not replace the last graded judgement. We continue to show the latest graded judgement until a new graded inspection is published.

Q: Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are Pro features. Everyone can still compare approximate values.

Q: How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then consider distance and travel, roll versus capacity, and the admissions policy. Visit the school, ask about pastoral support and enrichment, and ensure it fits your child’s needs.

Q: What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; review capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and look at trust or local authority governance. Read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding details.

Comparison of not applicable schools: Combe Pafford School (Not applicable) in Torquay; Mayfield School (Not applicable) in Torquay; The Lodestar Academy (Not applicable) in Torquay — covering Ofsted outcomes, size, FSM%, governance, capacity & more.

At a glance

This page compares Combe Pafford School, Mayfield School and The Lodestar Academy. They are not applicable phase and academy special converter, community special school and academy alternative provision sponsor led type located around Torquay, Devon. The strongest headline Ofsted judgement here is 2 (Combe Pafford School), published Feb 2015. The most recent inspection on record is for The Lodestar Academy (Jan 2024). average roll around ≈ 200, combined total ≈ 550, typical FSM 60–65%, range 50–55%–65–70%; all within the The Thinking Schools Academy Trust trust.

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Attribute	Combe Pafford School TQ2 8NL	Mayfield School TQ2 8NH	The Lodestar Academy TQ2 8JE
Phase / Type	Not applicable • Academy special converter	Not applicable • Community special school	Not applicable • Academy alternative provision sponsor led
Location	Torquay Devon TQ2 8NL	Torquay Devon TQ2 8NH	Torquay Devon TQ2 8JE
Latest Ofsted	2 11 Feb 2015	2 10 Mar 2019	2 15 Jan 2024
Ofsted report	—	—	—
Pupils (roll)	≈ 250 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 250 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 50 🔒 Unlock exact pupils
FSM %	60–65% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	50–55% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	65–70% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %
Capacity	262	200	56
Capacity utilisation	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %	Over capacity 🔒 View exact %	Under capacity 🔒 View exact %
Age range	—	—	—
Gender	Mixed	Mixed	Mixed
Admissions policy	Not applicable	Not applicable	Not applicable
Trust / Local authority	Torbay (880)	Torbay (880)	The Thinking Schools Academy Trust
Website	—	www.mayfieldtorbay.org	—
Telephone	01803327902	01803328375	03333602240
SEN provision	None reported	None reported	None reported
Profile	View profile	View profile	View profile

Combe Pafford School

TQ2 8NL

Phase / Type: Not applicable • Academy special converter
Location: Torquay
Devon
TQ2 8NL
Ofsted: 2 11 Feb 2015
Pupils: ≈ 250 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 60–65% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Torbay (880)
Website: —
Telephone: 01803327902

Mayfield School

TQ2 8NH

Phase / Type: Not applicable • Community special school
Location: Torquay
Devon
TQ2 8NH
Ofsted: 2 10 Mar 2019
Pupils: ≈ 250 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 50–55% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Torbay (880)
Website: www.mayfieldtorbay.org
Telephone: 01803328375

The Lodestar Academy

TQ2 8JE

Phase / Type: Not applicable • Academy alternative provision sponsor led
Location: Torquay
Devon
TQ2 8JE
Ofsted: 2 15 Jan 2024
Pupils: ≈ 50 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 65–70% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: The Thinking Schools Academy Trust
Website: —
Telephone: 03333602240

Map of compared schools

How are these comparisons built?

We line up public school data side-by-side. Ofsted “headline” judgement is shown with the publication date when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; everyone sees rounded values.

What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded visits (Section 8) check whether the previous graded judgement still stands, but do not replace it. We keep the latest graded judgement as the headline until a new graded inspection is published.

Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, we show approximate pupils and bucketed FSM% to free users. Upgrade to AllSchools Pro to unlock precise figures and exports.

How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then check whether it aligns with your child’s needs. Look at distance and travel, typical class sizes (roll vs capacity), and the school’s admissions policy. Speak to the school, arrange a visit, and ask about pastoral support and enrichment.

What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; scan capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and review trust/local authority for governance. If available, read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding detail.