Compass Community School Staffordshire, Staffordshire
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 6 months agoOverall
Ofsted Insights
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
Class Sizes
0.0
Avg class size
0
Total classes
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
58%
Available places
7 pupils
12 capacity
5 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - Staffordshire
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Admissions Demand - Staffordshire
Places available
8,849
Applications
7,846
Got 1st preference
91.6%
Got preferred school
98.6%
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