Compass Community School Wheatley Park
URN: 149871 • Swindon SN25 3DF
Overview
- Name
- Compass Community School Wheatley Park
- URN
- 149871
- Type
- Other independent special school
- Phase
- Not applicable
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Admissions
- Trust
- Private
- Yes
- Ofsted rating
- n/a
- Ranking score
- 34.3 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Jane Cordes (since 2025)
- Telephone
- 01793686610
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- 25-27 Moredon Road, Swindon SN25 3DF
Summary
Compass Community School Wheatley Park is an independent special school located in Swindon, Wiltshire, catering to a small cohort of 12 pupils, with a capacity of 15. The school focuses on supporting children who have experienced trauma and adverse childhood experiences, fostering an environment that promotes self-belief and effective learning.
The school’s ethos centres on providing a holistic education that prioritises the health, safety, and well-being of every child. It aims to develop personal qualities such as respect, independence, and moral principles, preparing pupils to become responsible citizens. The curriculum is designed to engage students through a variety of opportunities, recognising that learning extends beyond traditional classroom settings.
Compass Community School offers a range of external accreditations, including GCSEs and Functional Skills, ensuring that pupils can achieve academically while also benefiting from therapeutic support. The close-knit community atmosphere encourages trust and belonging, helping students to re-engage with their education and strive for personal success.
The school’s ethos centres on providing a holistic education that prioritises the health, safety, and well-being of every child. It aims to develop personal qualities such as respect, independence, and moral principles, preparing pupils to become responsible citizens. The curriculum is designed to engage students through a variety of opportunities, recognising that learning extends beyond traditional classroom settings.
Compass Community School offers a range of external accreditations, including GCSEs and Functional Skills, ensuring that pupils can achieve academically while also benefiting from therapeutic support. The close-knit community atmosphere encourages trust and belonging, helping students to re-engage with their education and strive for personal success.
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)
- Accessibility (other)
- Privacy Policy (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Uplands School (73.4)
- Uplands School (68.2)
- Churchward School (60.3)
- Crowdys Hill School (59.4)
- Brimble Hill Special School (58.9)
Key details
- LA
- Wiltshire
- Age range
- 7 - 17
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Capacity
- 15
- Pupils
- 12
- Boys
- 8
- Girls
- 4
- FSM %
- Open date
- 2023-09-22
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 12 | 8 | 4 | 15 | |
| 2024-09-11 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 12 |
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