Compass Community School Willow Park
URN: 148059 • HX6 2BU
Overview
- Name
- Compass Community School Willow Park
- URN
- 148059
- Type
- Other independent special school
- Phase
- Not applicable
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Admissions
- Trust
- Private
- Yes
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 50.3 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Sarah Thornton (since 2025)
- Telephone
- 01422557273
- Website
- Visit Compass Community School Willow Park website
- Address
-
Willow Street, HX6 2BU
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Summary
Compass Community School Willow Park is an independent special school located in Sowerby Bridge, Calderdale, catering to a mixed-gender cohort of 45 pupils. The school focuses on providing a holistic education tailored to meet the individual needs of children, particularly those who have faced challenges in traditional educational settings. The ethos of the school emphasizes inclusivity, respect for diversity, and the importance of personal development, aiming to instill values such as honesty, perseverance, and self-respect.
The curriculum at Willow Park includes core subjects such as English, Maths, Science, Computing, PSHCE, and SRE, designed to support pupils' understanding based on initial assessments. The school also offers a therapeutic environment, with dedicated spaces for therapy, to help students overcome barriers to learning and foster positive life choices.
Supported by a wider network of Compass Schools, Willow Park prides itself on small class sizes and a commitment to creating healthy, respectful relationships within the school community. The leadership team, led by Head of School Sarah Thornton, is dedicated to ensuring that every child receives the support they need to thrive.
The curriculum at Willow Park includes core subjects such as English, Maths, Science, Computing, PSHCE, and SRE, designed to support pupils' understanding based on initial assessments. The school also offers a therapeutic environment, with dedicated spaces for therapy, to help students overcome barriers to learning and foster positive life choices.
Supported by a wider network of Compass Schools, Willow Park prides itself on small class sizes and a commitment to creating healthy, respectful relationships within the school community. The leadership team, led by Head of School Sarah Thornton, is dedicated to ensuring that every child receives the support they need to thrive.
Useful links
- Governors (governance)
- Environmental Social & Governance Policy (governance)
- Senior Leadership Team (sen)
- Whistleblowing Policy (download)
- Section 172 Statement (download)
- Responsible Procurement Policy (download)
- View our Prospectus (download)
- Term Dates (download)
- Modern Slavery Statement (download)
- Material Change Ofsted Report (download)
Nearby alternatives
- Highbury School (67.7)
- Ravenscliffe High School (63.6)
- The William Henry Smith School and Sixth Form (63.3)
- Beacon Lights Schools (59.8)
- Rishworth School (57.9)
Key details
- LA
- Calderdale
- Age range
- 6 - 18
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Capacity
- 45
- Pupils
- 45
- Boys
- 32
- Girls
- 13
- FSM %
- Open date
- 2020-12-15
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2022-11-03
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 45 | 32 | 13 | 45 | |
| 2024-09-11 | 33 | 22 | 11 | 45 | |
| 2023-09-11 | 18 | 9 | 9 | 27 | 0.00 |
| 2022-09-11 | 18 | 9 | 9 | 24 | 0.00 |
| 2021-09-11 | 7 | 4 | 3 | 24 |
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