Compass Community School Staffordshire, Staffordshire
Compass Community School Staffordshire is a special school for boys aged 11 to 17 in Staffordshire. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in December 2024. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in March 2026 did not change this grade.
- Ofsted
- Good (2024)
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Compass Community School Staffordshire in detail
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other special schools to Compass Community School Staffordshire are Parkgate Farm (2 miles, Good); and Elm House School (4.7 miles, Good).
Who goes there
In 2026, 4 pupils (57.1%) received SEN support and 3 (42.9%) had an education, health and care plan.
Getting there
The nearest tram or metro stop is Kingsley & Froghall (Churnet Valley Railway), about 2.5 miles away in a straight line.
2 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Windy Harbour Farm (opposite), 80 metres away.
Sources: DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport)
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 7 months 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 Insights
From Ofsted's March 2026 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
Compass Community School prioritises pupil safety and wellbeing through its strong safeguarding practices and high staff-to-pupil ratios, ensuring every child receives individualised support. The school maintains excellent premises with bright classrooms overlooking countryside and extensive outdoor learning areas. Leadership and staff are highly vigilant about pupil needs and maintain systematic approaches to health, safety and risk management.
Key Strengths
- Strong safeguarding culture with regular staff briefings and clear policies tailored to pupils' needs
- High staff-to-pupil ratio allowing individualised support and positive relationships
- Thorough vetting procedures and careful recruitment practices
- Well-maintained premises with appropriate facilities and ample outdoor space
- Systematic approach to health, safety and risk assessment
Safeguarding
Safeguarding is effective - the school has clear policies, strong communication, accurate record-keeping, good working relationships with external agencies, and maintains a culture of mutual respect that helps pupils feel safe.
Compass Community School Staffordshire is an independent special school for boys aged 11-17 that has successfully implemented a material change to increase pupil numbers. The school meets all relevant independent school standards.
At a Glance
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 2 nearby schools
Keep up with Compass Community School Staffordshire
Getting There
Bus Stops
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 4
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 1
- Children hurt
- 0
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 4 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 1 serious and 3 slight.
No children aged 0 to 15 were among the people hurt.
0 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included.
The typical figure for schools in Staffordshire is 5 (the median across 457 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
58%
Available places
7 pupils
12 places
5 spare places
as recorded on GIAS
Area Demand Pressure - Staffordshire
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Staffordshire
Across Staffordshire council
Places available
8,807
Applications
7,681
Got 1st preference
91.9%
Got preferred school
98.5%
All secondary applications across Staffordshire council (2026/27), not just this school.
Inspection History(4)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
4
SEN Support
3
EHC Plans
100.0%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Compass Community School Staffordshire 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
7
Total Pupils
7
Boys
0
Girls
2026 academic year
Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
Compass Community School Staffordshire
Questions parents ask about Compass Community School Staffordshire
What is Compass Community School Staffordshire's Ofsted rating?
Compass Community School Staffordshire's most recent Ofsted inspection, in March 2026, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in December 2024, it was rated Good.
Does Compass Community School Staffordshire meet the independent school standards?
At its most recent standard inspection, in December 2024, Compass Community School Staffordshire met all the independent school standards.
How many pupils go to Compass Community School Staffordshire?
Compass Community School Staffordshire has around 7 pupils on roll.
Does Compass Community School Staffordshire have specialist SEN provision?
Compass Community School Staffordshire is not approved under Section 41 of the Children and Families Act 2014.
How do I apply to Compass Community School Staffordshire?
Compass Community School Staffordshire 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 Staffordshire?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 4 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 1 serious and 3 slight. No children aged 0 to 15 were among the people hurt. 0 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included. The typical figure for schools in Staffordshire is 5 (the median across 457 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Compass Community School Staffordshire?
Compass Community School Staffordshire is at Wentworth House, Ellastone Road, Staffordshire, ST10 3ER.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)