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Compass Community School Staffordshire is an independent special school in Staffordshire for boys aged 11 to 17.

  • Ages 11–17
  • 7 pupils
  • Boys only
  • Ofsted: Good

School details

Type
Independent special school
Ages
11 to 17
Boys and girls
Boys only
Pupils
7 (places for 12)
Headteacher
Ms Corinne Plant
Opened
11 August 2020
Council
Staffordshire
School reference (URN)
147780

How to get a place

4 steps, starting with an EHC plan
  1. 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.

  2. 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.

  3. Ask for the school to be named

    Tell the council that looks after the plan (often Staffordshire council) that this is the school you want, and ask them to consult it.

  4. An offer, and the council’s agreement

    As an independent school not approved under Section 41, it doesn’t have to accept a place: the school has to offer one, and the council has to agree to name it in the plan.

Questions to ask when you visit

8 questions to tick off as you go

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Ofsted

Rated Good, December 2024

Rated Good at its last graded inspection, in December 2024.

  • Quality of educationGood
  • Behaviour and attitudesOutstanding
  • Personal developmentOutstanding
  • Leadership and managementGood
  • SafeguardingEffective

Independent school standards: all standards met.

Contact and getting there

Wentworth House, Ellastone Road, Staffordshire, ST10 3ER

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Directions: Walk Public transport Drive

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Questions about Compass Community School Staffordshire

How do I get a place at Compass Community School Staffordshire?

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 Staffordshire. As an independent school not approved under Section 41, it has to offer a place and the council has to agree to name it.

What ages does Compass Community School Staffordshire take?

Aged 11 to 17, boys only.

What is Compass Community School Staffordshire’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 Staffordshire?

Wentworth House, Ellastone Road, Staffordshire, ST10 3ER, in Staffordshire.

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