Compass School is a pupil referral unit in Southampton for children and young people aged 5 to 16.
- Ages 5–16
- 40 pupils
- Ofsted: Good
School details
- Type
- Pupil referral unit
- Ages
- 5 to 16
- Boys and girls
- Boys and girls
- Pupils
- 40
- Headteacher
- Ms Debbie McKenzie (Headteacher)
- Opened
- 1 April 2002
- Free school meals
- 67.5% of pupils eligible
- Council
- Southampton
- School reference (URN)
- 133675
How to get a place
3 steps
- Talk to your child’s school or the council
Places in alternative provision are usually arranged by your child’s current school or Southampton council, rather than applied for directly.
- If your child has an EHC plan
The placement should be agreed through the plan, with you involved in the decision.
- Get free, independent advice
Your local SENDIASS can explain your options and come to meetings with you.
Questions to ask when you visit
8 questions to tick off as you go
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Ofsted
Rated Good, June 2024; school remains Good (Concerns) - S5 Next (November 2022)
Rated Good at its last graded inspection, in June 2024.
- Quality of educationGood
- Behaviour and attitudesGood
- Personal developmentGood
- Leadership and managementGood
- SafeguardingEffective
Since then: School remains Good (Concerns) - S5 Next (ungraded inspection, November 2022).
Contact and getting there
Green Lane, Millbrook, Southampton, SO16 9FQ
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Directions: Walk Public transport Drive
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- Newlands Primary School Mainstream + base · Ages 4–11 · Ofsted: Good 0.4 miles
- Holy Family Catholic Primary School - Part of the Learning Federation Partnership of Schools Mainstream + base · Ages 4–11 · Ofsted: Outstanding 0.5 miles
- The Cedar School Special school · Ages 3–16 · Ofsted: Good 0.6 miles
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Questions about Compass School
How do I get a place at Compass School?
Places at Compass School are usually arranged by your child’s current school or Southampton council rather than applied for directly. If your child has an EHC plan, the placement should be agreed through it.
What ages does Compass School take?
Aged 5 to 16, boys and girls.
What is Compass School’s Ofsted rating?
Rated Good by Ofsted in June 2024 at its last graded inspection. Newer inspections no longer give a single overall grade, so read the latest report for the full picture.
Where is Compass School?
Green Lane, Millbrook, Southampton, SO16 9FQ, in Southampton.
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