Compass Community School Hereford
URN: 147220 • HR8 1HT
Overview
- Name
- Compass Community School Hereford
- URN
- 147220
- Type
- Other independent special school
- Phase
- Not applicable
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Boys
- Religious
- Admissions
- Trust
- Private
- Yes
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 47.9 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Jade Gilchrist (since 2025)
- Telephone
- 07717505615
- Website
- Visit Compass Community School Hereford website
- Address
-
Fromes Hill, HR8 1HT
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Summary
Compass Community School Hereford is an independent special school for boys, catering to a small cohort of four pupils with a capacity of eight. The school focuses on providing tailored educational experiences for children who have faced complex behaviours and trauma. With a strong emphasis on therapeutic education, Compass aims to foster self-belief and effective learning strategies among its students.
The school operates within a close-knit, family-oriented environment, promoting a sense of belonging and trust in education. Compass prioritises holistic development, encouraging pupils to cultivate personal qualities such as respect, independence, and moral principles. The curriculum is designed to engage students through a variety of experiences, recognising that learning extends beyond traditional classroom settings.
Safeguarding and the well-being of pupils are central to the school's ethos, with a commitment to creating a positive learning atmosphere. Compass offers a range of external accreditation options, including GCSEs and Functional Skills, ensuring that students are well-prepared for their future educational and life opportunities.
The school operates within a close-knit, family-oriented environment, promoting a sense of belonging and trust in education. Compass prioritises holistic development, encouraging pupils to cultivate personal qualities such as respect, independence, and moral principles. The curriculum is designed to engage students through a variety of experiences, recognising that learning extends beyond traditional classroom settings.
Safeguarding and the well-being of pupils are central to the school's ethos, with a commitment to creating a positive learning atmosphere. Compass offers a range of external accreditation options, including GCSEs and Functional Skills, ensuring that students are well-prepared for their future educational and life opportunities.
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
- The Beacon College (71.9)
- Barrs Court School (64.4)
- Hidelow Grange School (64.2)
- Coddington Court School (60.2)
- Melrose School (60.2)
Key details
- LA
- Herefordshire, County of
- Age range
- 11 - 17
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Capacity
- 8
- Pupils
- 4
- Boys
- 4
- Girls
- 0
- FSM %
- Open date
- 2019-08-29
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2021-07-08
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 8 | |
| 2024-09-11 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 8 | |
| 2023-09-11 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 8 | 0.00 |
| 2022-09-11 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 8 | 0.00 |
| 2021-09-11 | 4 | 4 | 8 | ||
| 2020-09-11 | 3 | 3 | 8 |
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