Compass Community School Vicarage Park
URN: 148587 • Kidderminster DY14 8UH
Overview
- Name
- Compass Community School Vicarage Park
- URN
- 148587
- Type
- Other independent special school
- Phase
- Not applicable
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Admissions
- Trust
- Private
- Yes
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 48.1 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Charlotte Fernandes (since 2025)
- Telephone
- 07718929339
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- The Old Vicarage, Kidderminster DY14 8UH
Summary
Compass Community School Vicarage Park is an independent special school located in Stottesdon, Shropshire, catering to mixed-gender pupils aged 8 to 18 with Special Educational Needs, particularly those with Severe Learning Difficulties and complex needs. The school has a capacity of 14 pupils and currently serves 15, ensuring a personalised educational experience in a nurturing environment.
The school's ethos centres on inclusivity, respect for diversity, and the celebration of individual achievements. With a strong commitment to therapeutic education, staff are trained to support pupils who have experienced trauma and adverse childhood experiences. This approach fosters a collaborative environment where education professionals, parents, and pupils work together to achieve positive outcomes.
Compass Community School Vicarage Park is part of a wider network of Compass Schools, promoting a community-focused approach to education. The school provides modern facilities, including dedicated therapy spaces, and prioritises small class sizes to ensure tailored learning experiences that support communication, independence, and emotional wellbeing.
The school's ethos centres on inclusivity, respect for diversity, and the celebration of individual achievements. With a strong commitment to therapeutic education, staff are trained to support pupils who have experienced trauma and adverse childhood experiences. This approach fosters a collaborative environment where education professionals, parents, and pupils work together to achieve positive outcomes.
Compass Community School Vicarage Park is part of a wider network of Compass Schools, promoting a community-focused approach to education. The school provides modern facilities, including dedicated therapy spaces, and prioritises small class sizes to ensure tailored learning experiences that support communication, independence, and emotional wellbeing.
Useful links
- Governors (governance)
- Environmental Social & Governance Policy (governance)
- Senior Leadership Team (sen)
- Whistleblowing Policy (download)
- Section 172 Statement (download)
- Responsible Procurement Policy (download)
- Term Dates (download)
- Modern Slavery Statement (download)
- Letter for Parents and Carers - September 2025 (download)
- View Our Prospectus (download)
Nearby alternatives
- Continu Plus Academy (60.6)
- Wyre Forest School (56.2)
- Blakebrook School (45.2)
- Forest Oak School (45.2)
- Holy Trinity School (45.2)
Key details
- LA
- Shropshire
- Age range
- 8 - 19
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Capacity
- 14
- Pupils
- 15
- Boys
- 10
- Girls
- 5
- FSM %
- Open date
- 2021-04-23
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2022-09-23
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Shropshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 15 | 10 | 5 | 14 | |
| 2024-09-11 | 10 | 7 | 3 | 14 | |
| 2023-09-11 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 14 | 0.00 |
| 2022-09-11 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 14 | 0.00 |
| 2021-09-11 | 14 |
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