Compass Community School Pinetree Park is an independent special school approved under Section 41 in Lewes, East Sussex, for children and young people aged 10 to 19.
- Ages 10–19
- 13 pupils
- Ofsted: Good
School details
- Type
- Independent special school (Section 41)
- Ages
- 10 to 19
- Boys and girls
- Boys and girls
- Pupils
- 13 (places for 22)
- Headteacher
- Mr Thomas Parks (Headteacher)
- Faith
- Christian
- Opened
- 5 March 1982
- Council
- East Sussex
- School reference (URN)
- 114660
How to get a place
4 steps, starting with an EHC plan
- An EHC plan
Places at schools like this usually come through an Education, Health and Care (EHC) plan. If your child doesn’t have one yet, you can ask the council for an assessment yourself.
- Visit and ask questions
See whether the school feels right and whether it can meet your child’s needs. Our list of questions below can help.
- Ask for the school to be named
Tell the council that looks after the plan (often East Sussex council) that this is the school you want, and ask them to consult it.
- Named in the plan
If the school is named in your child’s plan, it must admit your child. Free home-to-school transport is often part of the arrangement.
Questions to ask when you visit
8 questions to tick off as you go
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Ofsted
Rated Good, October 2023
Rated Good at its last graded inspection, in October 2023.
- Quality of educationGood
- Behaviour and attitudesGood
- Personal developmentGood
- Leadership and managementGood
- SafeguardingEffective
Independent school standards: all standards met.
Contact and getting there
Newhaven Road, Lewes, BN7 3NF
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Directions: Walk Public transport Drive
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Other SEND schools nearby
- Northease Manor School Independent · Ages 7–19 1.2 miles
- Priory School Mainstream + base · Ages 11–16 · Ofsted: Good 1.4 miles
- Wallands Community Primary and Nursery School Mainstream + base · Ages 3–11 · Ofsted: Good 1.5 miles
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Questions about Compass Community School Pinetree Park
How do I get a place at Compass Community School Pinetree Park?
There’s no catchment area or application round. Places usually come through an Education, Health and Care (EHC) plan: ask the council that looks after the plan to consult Compass Community School Pinetree Park. If it is named in the plan, the school must admit your child.
What ages does Compass Community School Pinetree Park take?
Aged 10 to 19, boys and girls.
What is Compass Community School Pinetree Park’s Ofsted rating?
There’s no overall grade to show. Read the school’s latest inspection report on the Ofsted website.
Where is Compass Community School Pinetree Park?
Newhaven Road, Lewes, BN7 3NF, in East Sussex.
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