Compass Point Primary School is a primary school in Bristol, serving pupils aged 3 to 11. The school is a academy converter and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It has a none religious character.

Compass Point Primary School currently has around 220 pupils on roll, which is about 77% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 51.4% boys and 48.6% girls. Around 45.2% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. Pupil backgrounds are varied across different backgrounds and needs.

Overall absence at the school is 10.3%. Persistent absence is recorded at 33.1%. The school also includes resourced provision, supporting 32 pupils.

Pupil backgrounds are varied, with white british pupils forming the largest group at around 39.5%. african pupils make up about 19.1% , followed by other white at 10.5%

At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Good. This suggests the school is performing well overall. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.

School Information

Address: South Street, Bristol, BS3 3AU
Website: www.compasspoint.bristol.sch.uk
Telephone: 01173772340
School Type: Academy converter
Education phase: Primary
Local authority: Bristol, City of
Headteacher / Principal: Mr Jim McCall
Religious character: None
Admissions policy: Not applicable
Unique reference: 145320

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Ofsted Inspection

  • Overall effectiveness
  • Quality of education
  • Behaviour and attitudes
  • Personal development
  • Management effectiveness

Ofsted inspection date: 02/11/2022

Safeguarding is effective

Pupils

General

Age Range: 3 - 11
Gender: Mixed
School Capacity: 284
Number of Pupils: 220
Number of Boys: 113
Number of Girls: 107

Absence

SchoolEngland state-funded schools:
Overall absence: 10.3% 4%
Persistent absence: 33.1% 8.2%

Ethnicity

White British39.50%87
African19.10%42
Other White10.50%23
Other Asian5.90%13
Other Mixed4.50%10
Other (any other ethnic group)3.20%7
Other Black2.70%6
White and Black Caribbean2.70%6
White and Black African2.70%6
Caribbean2.70%6
Indian1.80%4
White and Asian1.80%4
Unclassified1.40%3
Bangladeshi0.50%1
Pakistani0.50%1
Gypsy/Roma0.50%1
Chinese0.00%0
Irish0.00%0
Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage)0.00%0

Education - Primary

Progress scores show how pupils performed compared with pupils nationally who had similar prior attainment. Scores above 0 are better than average; below 0 are worse than average.

Reading: Average (-0.7)
Writing: Well Below Average (-4.3)
Maths: Below Average (-3.0)
Pupils meeting expected standard in reading, writing and maths
School
61%
Town average
59%
Local authority average
57%
England average
61%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard in reading, writing and maths
School
6%
Town average
6%
Local authority average
5%
England average
8%
Average score in reading
School
105.0
Town average
105.1
Local authority average
104.2
England average
105.1
Average score in maths
School
102.0
Town average
103.8
Local authority average
102.7
England average
104.3

Nearby Schools

Nursery

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Redcliffe Childrens Centre and Maintained Nursery School
Spencer House , Ship Lane BS1 6RR
4out of 4 1,593 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
Knowle West Early Years Centre
Leinster Avenue , Knowle BS4 1NN
3out of 4 1,751 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
Novers Hill Nursery School
Leinster Avenue , Novers Hill BS4 1NN
- not rated 1,855 yd Local authority nursery school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Ilminster Avenue Nursery School
Ilminster Avenue , Knowle West BS4 1BX
3out of 4 2,634 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
St Philips Marsh Nursery School and Barton Hill Childrens Centre/Cashmore Early Years Centre
Albert Crescent , St Philip's Marsh BS2 0SU
3out of 4 2,991 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Compass Point: South Street School and Children's Centre
South Street , Bedminster BS3 3AU
- not rated 0 yd Foundation school Yes Mixed More About School
Compass Point Primary School
South Street , Bedminster BS3 3AU
3out of 4 0 yd Academy converter Yes Mixed More About School
Luckwell Primary School
Luckwell Road , Bedminster BS3 3ET
- not rated 537 yd Academy sponsor led No Mixed More About School
Luckwell Primary School
Luckwell Road , Bedminster BS3 3ET
- not rated 537 yd Foundation school No Mixed More About School
Southville Primary School
Merrywood Rd and Myrtle St , Southville BS3 1EB
3out of 4 659 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Merrywood Girls' School
Downton Road , BS4 1QB
- not rated 1,498 yd Community school Not Applicable Girls More About School
Bristol Cathedral Choir School
College Square , BS1 5TS
3out of 4 1,648 yd Academy sponsor led Not Applicable Mixed More About School
St Mary Redcliffe and Temple School
Somerset Square , BS1 6RT
- not rated 1,676 yd Voluntary aided school No Mixed More About School
Oasis Academy Temple Quarter
Spring Street , BS3 4PZ
- not rated 1,729 yd Free schools No Mixed More About School
Ashton Park School
Blackmoor's Lane , Bower Ashton BS3 2JL
3out of 4 1,883 yd Academy sponsor led No Mixed More About School

16 plus

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
South Bristol College
Marksbury Road , Bedminster BS3 5JL
- not rated 1,246 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School
City of Bristol College
St George's Road , Anchor Road BS1 5UA
- not rated 1,564 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School

All-through

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Merchants' Academy
Gatehouse Avenue , Withywood BS13 9AJ
- not rated 3,219 yd Academy sponsor led Yes Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Bri03 Bridge Year 11
Philip Street , Windmill City Farm BS3 4EA
- not rated 1,082 yd Other independent school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
LPW Independent School
LPW House , Princess Street BS3 4AG
- not rated 1,486 yd Other independent school No Mixed More About School
Bristol Cathedral School
College Square , BS1 5TS
- not rated 1,648 yd Other independent school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Knowle DGE Academy
Novers Road , BS4 1QY
3out of 4 1,705 yd Academy special converter Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Courtlands Special School
Novers Road , Knowle BS4 1RA
- not rated 1,742 yd Community special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.