Compass Community School South
URN: 145116 • East Sussex BN9 0NS
Overview
- Name
- Compass Community School South
- URN
- 145116
- Type
- Other independent special school
- Phase
- Not applicable
- Status
- Closed
- Gender
- Boys
- Religious
- None
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- Yes
- Ofsted rating
- Outstanding
- Ranking score
- 66.7 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Shiraz ElShowk (since 2025)
- Telephone
- Website
- Address
-
Hilltop House, East Sussex BN9 0NS
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Summary
Compass Community School South is an independent special school located in East Sussex, catering specifically to boys with complex behaviours and needs. With a small pupil population of four and a capacity for seven, the school fosters a close-knit, supportive environment aimed at rebuilding trust in education for students who have experienced trauma and adverse childhood experiences.
The school’s ethos prioritises holistic education, focusing on personal development alongside academic achievement. Compass Community School South offers a diverse curriculum that includes a range of external accreditations such as GCSEs and Functional Skills, ensuring that students are engaged and motivated to learn. The school emphasises the importance of self-belief and effective learning strategies, helping pupils to develop essential life skills and values.
In addition to academic support, the school operates within a therapeutic community framework, providing tailored education packages that address both educational and emotional needs. The commitment to safeguarding and the well-being of every child is paramount, ensuring a safe and nurturing environment where pupils can thrive.
The school’s ethos prioritises holistic education, focusing on personal development alongside academic achievement. Compass Community School South offers a diverse curriculum that includes a range of external accreditations such as GCSEs and Functional Skills, ensuring that students are engaged and motivated to learn. The school emphasises the importance of self-belief and effective learning strategies, helping pupils to develop essential life skills and values.
In addition to academic support, the school operates within a therapeutic community framework, providing tailored education packages that address both educational and emotional needs. The commitment to safeguarding and the well-being of every child is paramount, ensuring a safe and nurturing environment where pupils can thrive.
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Nearby alternatives
- Mountfield Heath School (55.7)
- Ashdown House School (48.7)
- Buckswood School (41.8)
- Battle Abbey School (40.1)
Key details
- LA
- East Sussex
- Age range
- 11 - 17
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Capacity
- 7
- Pupils
- 4
- Boys
- 4
- Girls
- 0
- FSM %
- 0.00
- Open date
- 2017-10-09
- Close date
- 2023-10-31
- Last Ofsted
- 2018-11-15
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 7 | 0.00 |
| 2024-09-11 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 7 | 0.00 |
| 2023-09-11 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 7 | 0.00 |
| 2022-09-11 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 7 | 0.00 |
| 2021-09-11 | 2 | 2 | 7 | ||
| 2020-09-11 | 3 | 3 | 5 |
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