Compass Community School Hemsworth has closed (Tuesday 31 March 2026).
The information below is kept for reference.
Compass Community School Hemsworth, Hemsworth
Compass Community School Hemsworth is a special school for pupils aged 11 to 17 in Hemsworth.
Data last updated 8 Oct 2026
Compass Community School Hemsworth in detail
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other special schools to Compass Community School Hemsworth are Oakfield Park School (2.1 miles, Outstanding); Wragby School (3 miles); The Robert Ogden School (4.2 miles, Good); and Hammer Lane Academy (4.8 miles).
Oakfield Park SchoolWragby SchoolThe Robert Ogden SchoolHammer Lane Academy
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Fitzwilliam Rail Station, about 1.7 miles away in a straight line.
13 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Rosehill Avenue, 280 metres away.
The area around the school
Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood Compass Community School Hemsworth stands in is among the 20% most deprived neighbourhoods in England. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.
Sources: NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 2 years agoOverall
At a Glance
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby schools
Keep up with Compass Community School Hemsworth
Getting There
Bus Stops
Commute and house prices
Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
38%
Available places
3 pupils
8 places
5 spare places
as recorded on GIAS
Area Demand Pressure - Hemsworth
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Hemsworth
Across Wakefield council
Places available
4,300
Applications
3,912
Got 1st preference
90.7%
Got preferred school
97.3%
All secondary applications across Wakefield council (2026/27), not just this school.
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
0
SEN Support
0
EHC Plans
-%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
No need-level breakdown available
Pupil Demographics
Key Indicators
0
Total Pupils
0
Boys
0
Girls
2026 academic year
Questions parents ask about Compass Community School Hemsworth
How do I apply to Compass Community School Hemsworth?
Compass Community School Hemsworth is an independent school and runs its own admissions rather than going through the local authority. Contact the school directly for entry requirements, assessment dates, fees and any bursaries.
Where is Compass Community School Hemsworth?
Compass Community School Hemsworth is at 58 Highfield Road, Hemsworth, Hemsworth, WF9 4EA.