Compass Community School North
URN: 138441 • West Yorkshire HX5 0SH
Overview
- Name
- Compass Community School North
- URN
- 138441
- Type
- Other independent special school
- Phase
- Not applicable
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Boys
- Religious
- None
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- Yes
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 49.3 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Michael Rayner (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 07759711731
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Long Lea House, West Yorkshire HX5 0SH
Summary
Compass Community School North is an independent special school located in West Yorkshire, catering specifically to boys with complex behaviours and needs. With a current enrolment of 7 pupils and a capacity of 11, the school focuses on creating a close-knit, supportive environment that fosters trust and belonging among students. The ethos prioritises holistic education, aiming to develop self-belief and effective learning strategies in children who have experienced trauma and adverse childhood experiences.
The curriculum at Compass is designed to engage and inspire pupils, offering a range of opportunities beyond traditional classroom learning. Students are encouraged to develop personal qualities such as respect, independence, and moral principles, which are essential for their growth as responsible citizens. The school provides various external accreditation options, including GCSEs and Functional Skills, to help students achieve their academic potential.
Safeguarding is a top priority at Compass, with a commitment to ensuring the health, safety, and well-being of every child. The school operates within a therapeutic community framework, providing tailored education packages that support both academic and emotional development.
The curriculum at Compass is designed to engage and inspire pupils, offering a range of opportunities beyond traditional classroom learning. Students are encouraged to develop personal qualities such as respect, independence, and moral principles, which are essential for their growth as responsible citizens. The school provides various external accreditation options, including GCSEs and Functional Skills, to help students achieve their academic potential.
Safeguarding is a top priority at Compass, with a commitment to ensuring the health, safety, and well-being of every child. The school operates within a therapeutic community framework, providing tailored education packages that support both academic and emotional development.
Useful links
- Environmental Social & Governance Policy (governance)
- Senior Leadership Team (sen)
- Whistleblowing Policy (download)
- Section 172 Statement (download)
- Net Zero Report (download)
- Gender Pay Gap Report (download)
- Responsible Procurement Policy (download)
- Modern Slavery Statement (download)
- About Us (other)
- Privacy Policy (other)
Nearby alternatives
- TLG Wakefield (62.8)
- Broadbeck Learning Centre (49.3)
- Silcoates School (45.5)
- Ackworth School (39.8)
- Rida Girls High School (26.4)
Key details
- LA
- Calderdale
- Age range
- 11 - 17
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Capacity
- 11
- Pupils
- 7
- Boys
- 7
- Girls
- 0
- FSM %
- Open date
- 2012-07-26
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-10-19
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- West Yorkshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 11 | |
| 2024-09-11 | 9 | 9 | 0 | 11 | |
| 2023-09-11 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 11 | 0.00 |
| 2022-09-11 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 11 | 0.00 |
| 2021-09-11 | 6 | 6 | 0 | 11 | |
| 2020-09-11 | 11 | 11 | 0 | 11 |
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