Compass Community School Hereford, Hereford
Compass Community School Hereford is a special school for boys aged 11 to 17 in Hereford. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in June 2024.
- Ofsted
- Good (2024)
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Compass Community School Hereford in detail
Who goes there
In 2026, 1 pupils (25%) received SEN support and 3 (75%) had an education, health and care plan.
Getting there
There is no railway, tram or Underground station within about three miles of Compass Community School Hereford.
2 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Telephone Box (adjacent), 210 metres away.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 1 crime within a mile of the school, most often vehicle crime. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Herefordshire, County of (4).
Sources: DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; 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
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Safeguarding: effective
Independent school standards
Met all the independent school standards.
- Part 1: quality of educationMet
- Part 2: pupils' spiritual, moral, social and cultural developmentMet
- Part 3: welfare, health and safetyMet
- Part 4: suitability of staff and proprietorsMet
- Part 5: premises and accommodationMet
- Part 6: information for parentsMet
- Part 7: handling of complaintsMet
- Part 8: leadership and managementMet
Source: Ofsted, non-association independent schools inspections and outcomes (Open Government Licence)
Ofsted's report, in its own words
What is it like to attend this school?
This school gets pupils back on track. It gives them self-belief and supports them to make constructive plans for their futures. After the traumas pupils have suffered in earlier life, this school is a safe haven. Here, adults listen to them and care for them. An organised curriculum and specialist therapy, help pupils to re-engage in education and achieve well.
The school has high expectations. These are realised in supportive ways that take account of pupils' needs. Pupils benefit from the school's firm but kind routines. These provide structure and enable learning and school life to proceed calmly and safely. Pupils enjoy their lessons and form healthy relationships with each other and adults. Their attendance is high. Current pupils hardly ever miss a day at school.
What does the school do well and what does it need to do better?
This school is good at what it does. Clear-sighted leadership has resulted in consistent routines, clear expectations and informed plans for further improvements. Adults are well trained so they understand pupils' needs and how to manage them in constructive ways. A well-sequenced curriculum enables pupils to make good progress. Staff help pupils to catch up with any missed learning and build an optimism for the future that sets them up to succeed. In some cases, this leads to qualifications that support pupils into further education or work. In other cases, the school successfully reintegrates pupils back into mainstream settings.
From Ofsted's June 2024 inspection report: the opening paragraphs of each section, quoted word for word. Read the full report Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Good at its June 2024 inspection.
Rated Outstanding for
Behaviour & attitudes.
Rated Good for
Quality of education, Personal development, Leadership & management.
At a Glance
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 1 nearby school
Keep up with Compass Community School Hereford
Getting There
Bus Stops
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
No injury road collisions were reported to the police within 500 m of the school's mapped location in 2021 to 2025.
The typical figure for schools in Herefordshire, County of is 2 (the median across 115 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
Commute and house prices
Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
50%
Available places
4 pupils
8 places
4 spare places
as recorded on GIAS
Area Demand Pressure - Hereford
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Hereford
Across Herefordshire, County of council
Places available
1,920
Applications
1,685
Got 1st preference
91.9%
Got preferred school
98.2%
All secondary applications across Herefordshire, County of council (2026/27), not just this school.
Inspection History(3)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
1
SEN Support
3
EHC Plans
100.0%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Compass Community School Hereford is not approved under Section 41 of the Children and Families Act 2014.
Source: GIAS, Department for Education.
Pupils by Need Type
No need-level breakdown available
Pupil Demographics
Key Indicators
4
Total Pupils
4
Boys
0
Girls
2026 academic year
Questions parents ask about Compass Community School Hereford
What is Compass Community School Hereford's Ofsted rating?
Compass Community School Hereford was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection in June 2024.
Does Compass Community School Hereford meet the independent school standards?
At its most recent standard inspection, in June 2024, Compass Community School Hereford met all the independent school standards.
How many pupils go to Compass Community School Hereford?
Compass Community School Hereford has around 4 pupils on roll.
Does Compass Community School Hereford have specialist SEN provision?
Compass Community School Hereford is not approved under Section 41 of the Children and Families Act 2014.
How do I apply to Compass Community School Hereford?
Compass Community School Hereford 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.
How many road collisions happen near Compass Community School Hereford?
No injury road collisions were reported to the police within 500 m of the school's mapped location in 2021 to 2025. The typical figure for schools in Herefordshire, County of is 2 (the median across 115 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Compass Community School Hereford?
Compass Community School Hereford is at Fromes Hill, Ledbury, Hereford, Herefordshire, HR8 1HT.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)