The Compass is a not applicable school in Weymouth, serving pupils aged 5 to 16. The school is a pupil referral unit and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school.
The Compass currently has around 42 pupils on roll, which is about 63% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 71.4% boys and 28.6% girls. Around 73.8% 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.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (95.2%).
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.
| Address: | 307a Chickerell Road, Weymouth, DT4 0QU |
| Website: | www.compass.dorset.sch.uk |
| Telephone: | 01305206530 |
| School Type: | Pupil referral unit |
| Education phase: | Not applicable |
| Local authority: | Dorset |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Ms Alison Glazier |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 134373 |
Ofsted inspection date: 09/07/2015
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 5 - 16 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 67 |
| Number of Pupils: | 42 |
| Number of Boys: | 30 |
| Number of Girls: | 12 |
| White British | 95.20% | 40 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 4.80% | 2 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Black | 0.00% | 0 |
| African | 0.00% | 0 |
| Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| Chinese | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Asian | 0.00% | 0 |
| Indian | 0.00% | 0 |
| Pakistani | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Mixed | 0.00% | 0 |
| White and Asian | 0.00% | 0 |
| White and Black African | 0.00% | 0 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other White | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Unclassified | 0.00% | 0 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Augustine's Catholic Primary School, Weymouth Hardy Avenue , DT4 0RH | - not rated | 295 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Augustine's Catholic Primary School, Weymouth Hardy Avenue , DT4 0RH | 3out of 4 | 295 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Westhaven Junior School Radipole Lane , DT4 0QF | - not rated | 687 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Conifers Primary School Radipole Lane , DT4 0QF | 3out of 4 | 759 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Westhaven Community Infant School Hereford Road , DT4 0QB | - not rated | 788 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Saints' Church of England Academy Sunnyside Road , Wyke Regis DT4 9BJ | 2out of 4 | 1,340 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| All Saints' Church of England School, Weymouth Sunnyside Road , Wyke Regis DT4 9BJ | - not rated | 1,363 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Budmouth Academy Weymouth Chickerell Road , DT4 9SY | 2out of 4 | 1,451 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Budmouth College Chickerell Road , DT4 9SY | - not rated | 1,458 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coastland College Cranford Avenue , DT4 7LQ | - not rated | 2,518 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Compass 307a Chickerell Road , Westham DT4 0QU | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingfisher School Trimar House, Cromwell Road , DT4 0JH | - not rated | 836 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Dor01 Student Suport Project Tides Young Project Centre, 2 Newstead Road , DT4 8JE | - not rated | 1,008 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Thornlow Junior School Connaught Road , DT4 0SA | - not rated | 1,124 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Thornlow Preparatory School Connaught Road , DT4 0SA | - not rated | 1,124 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.