Based in the North of Bath, North Star 180° is an all through school (ages 5-16) that caters for pupils with social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs. 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.

These difficulties may be displayed through the young person becoming withdrawn or isolated, as well as through challenging, disruptive or disturbing behaviour. SEMH can manifest as difficulties relating to problems of mood (anxiety or depression), problems of conduct (oppositional defiance and more severe conduct problems including aggression), self-harm, substance abuse, eating disorders or physical symptoms that are medically unexplained. In addition to this some of pupils may have recognised disorders such as attention deficit disorder (ADD), attention deficit hyperactive disorder (ADHD), attachment disorder, or generalised anxiety disorders.

Our school holds places for 104 pupils. All young people attending North Star 180° must have an Educational Health Care Plan (EHCP) in which the primary need is ‘Social and Emotional Mental Health.’

All new admissions must be referred to NSAT by a Local Authority SEN Department. Individuals must meet the SEN primary need type and also be of appropriate age. Unfortunately, if a child referred to us does not meet this criteria, they have additional needs which cannot be met or if their needs are not compatible with the rest of the cohort or class group we will not be able to offer a place at that time.