The Compass is a pupil referral unit in Weymouth, Dorset, for children and young people aged 5 to 16.
- Ages 5–16
- 46 pupils
- Ofsted: Good
School details
- Type
- Pupil referral unit
- Ages
- 5 to 16
- Boys and girls
- Boys and girls
- Pupils
- 46 (places for 67)
- Headteacher
- Ms Alison Glazier (HeadTeacher)
- Opened
- 1 September 2003
- Free school meals
- 58.7% of pupils eligible
- Council
- Dorset
- School reference (URN)
- 134373
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 Dorset 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, July 2015; standards maintained (October 2024)
Rated Good at its last graded inspection, in July 2015. That was some time ago, so read the latest report for the full picture.
- Leadership and managementOutstanding
Since then: Standards maintained (ungraded inspection, October 2024).
Contact and getting there
307a Chickerell Road, Westham, Weymouth, DT4 0QU
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Directions: Walk Public transport Drive
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Other SEND schools nearby
- Kingfisher School Independent · Ages 6–16 0.5 miles
- Budmouth Academy Weymouth Mainstream + base · Ages 11–18 · Ofsted: Requires improvement 0.8 miles
- Wyke Regis Infant School and Nursery Mainstream + base · Ages 3–7 · Ofsted: Good 0.8 miles
By need in Dorset: Autism (13) · Speech and language (11) · Moderate learning (9) · Physical (7) · SEMH (6) · Dyslexia and SpLD (5) · Severe learning (4) · Multi-sensory (4) · Hearing (3) · Vision (3) · PMLD (2)
Questions about The Compass
How do I get a place at The Compass?
Places at The Compass are usually arranged by your child’s current school or Dorset council rather than applied for directly. If your child has an EHC plan, the placement should be agreed through it.
What ages does The Compass take?
Aged 5 to 16, boys and girls.
What is The Compass’s Ofsted rating?
Rated Good by Ofsted in October 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 The Compass?
307a Chickerell Road, Westham, Weymouth, DT4 0QU, in Dorset.
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