Compass Community School Wheatley Park, Swindon
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 1 year agoOverall
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
This school provides a safe, well-supervised environment with a high ratio of staff to pupils. The premises are bright and welcoming with suitable facilities for pupils' welfare and health needs. School leadership demonstrates a strong commitment to safeguarding and maintaining high standards as the school grows.
Key Strengths
- High ratio of staff to pupils with effective supervision and well-supported behaviour throughout the school -
- Comprehensive safeguarding policy reflecting latest DfE guidance with thorough risk assessments for premises, trips and individual pupil needs -
- Well-maintained premises that are bright, well-ventilated and suitably equipped to accommodate the proposed increase in pupil numbers -
- Strong leadership with regular quality assurance checks and commitment to maintaining staffing levels as pupil numbers grow
Safeguarding
Safeguarding is effective - the school has a comprehensive policy reflecting current DfE guidance, staff receive relevant training, and there are thorough risk assessments in place.
Extracurricular Activities
Physical education lessons at local leisure facilities
Compass Community School Wheatley Park is an independent special school for pupils aged 7-17 with social, emotional and mental health needs, autism and ADHD. The school is likely to meet independent school standards if its proposal to increase pupil numbers from 12 to 15 is approved.
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
100%
Over capacity
15 pupils
15 capacity
0 places over capacity
Area Demand Pressure - Swindon
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Swindon
Admissions Demand - Wiltshire
Places available
6,286
Applications
5,079
Got 1st preference
94.6%
Got preferred school
98.9%
Secondary admissions across Wiltshire (2025/26)
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Pupil Demographics
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Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
Compass Community School Wheatley Park
Rodbourne Cheney Primary School
Moredon Primary School
Haydon Wick Primary School
Greenmeadow Primary School
St Mary's Catholic Primary School
Haydonleigh Primary School
Ferndale Primary School & Nursery
Catherine Wayte Primary School
Seven Fields Primary School
Even Swindon Primary School
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