Compass Community School Aylward Park
URN: 148808 • IP16 4AX
Overview
- Name
- Compass Community School Aylward Park
- URN
- 148808
- Type
- Other independent special school
- Phase
- Not applicable
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Admissions
- Trust
- Private
- Yes
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 48.0 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Jamie Benson (since 2025)
- Telephone
- 01252916210
- Website
- Visit Compass Community School Aylward Park website
- Address
-
Crown Street, IP16 4AX
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Summary
Compass Community School Aylward Park is an independent special school located in Suffolk, catering to a mixed-gender cohort of 9 pupils, with a capacity for 12. The school focuses on providing tailored educational experiences for children who have faced trauma and adverse childhood experiences. Its ethos centres on fostering self-belief and effective learning, aiming to help pupils regain trust in education and develop a sense of belonging.
The curriculum at Compass is designed to be holistic, offering a range of learning opportunities that extend beyond traditional classroom settings. This approach encourages pupils to engage with their education and develop essential personal qualities such as respect, independence, and moral principles. The school places a strong emphasis on safeguarding and the well-being of its students, ensuring a supportive and nurturing environment.
In addition to academic learning, Compass Community School provides various external accreditation options, including GCSEs and Functional Skills, to help pupils achieve their educational goals. The school's commitment to creating a therapeutic community allows for a collaborative approach to education, therapy, and care, tailored to meet the unique needs of each child.
The curriculum at Compass is designed to be holistic, offering a range of learning opportunities that extend beyond traditional classroom settings. This approach encourages pupils to engage with their education and develop essential personal qualities such as respect, independence, and moral principles. The school places a strong emphasis on safeguarding and the well-being of its students, ensuring a supportive and nurturing environment.
In addition to academic learning, Compass Community School provides various external accreditation options, including GCSEs and Functional Skills, to help pupils achieve their educational goals. The school's commitment to creating a therapeutic community allows for a collaborative approach to education, therapy, and care, tailored to meet the unique needs of each child.
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
- First Base Ipswich Academy (72.7)
- First Base, Ipswich (72.7)
- First Base (70.2)
- On Track Education Mildenhall (69.1)
- Churchill Special Free School (67.7)
Key details
- LA
- Suffolk
- Age range
- 11 - 17
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Capacity
- 12
- Pupils
- 9
- Boys
- 7
- Girls
- 2
- FSM %
- Open date
- 2021-11-16
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2022-10-06
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 9 | 7 | 2 | 12 | |
| 2024-09-11 | 8 | 6 | 2 | 12 | |
| 2023-09-11 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 12 | 0.00 |
| 2022-09-11 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 12 | 0.00 |
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