The short version
Rated Good by Ofsted (2015).
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2015
- The school has significant spare capacity
- 74% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, above the national average
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Pupil referral unit
- Ages
- 5–16
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 42
- Capacity
- 63%
- FSM
- 73.8%
Governance
- Local authority
- Dorset
- Head
- Ms Alison Glazier (HeadTeacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
May 2019 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
July 2015 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
November 2011 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
September 2010 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Good
February 2009 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
May 2006 | Full Inspection
Location
307a Chickerell Road, Westham, Weymouth, Dorset, DT4 0QU
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSt Augustine's Catholic Primary School, Weymouth
Primary · Very close
Conifers Primary School
Primary · 695m away
Kingfisher School
Independent · 766m away
Beechcroft St Paul's CofE Primary School
Primary · 881m away
All Saints' Church of England Academy
Secondary · 1.2km away
All Saints' Church of England School, Weymouth
Secondary · 1.2km away
Budmouth Academy Weymouth
Secondary · 1.3km away
Wyke Regis Infant School and Nursery
Primary · 1.3km away
Questions parents ask
What is The Compass's Ofsted rating?
The Compass was rated Good at its most recent inspection in October 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend The Compass?
The Compass currently has 42 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does The Compass take?
The Compass caters for pupils aged 5 to 16.
Where is The Compass?
The Compass is in Weymouth, DT4 0QU, in the Dorset local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does The Compass have a sixth form?
No, The Compass does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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