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The Compass School

Free schools special · Romford · RM7 9NU

Ages 7–16 · 53 pupils · Havering

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Overall absence

30.0%

Ofsted

Latest published inspection outcomes — not a ranking.

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Source: Ofsted monthly management information

Performance

Official school-level results. Figures are not rankings — suppressed values are omitted.

Key stage 2 (2023/24)

Source: DfE school and college performance tables

Absence

Academic year 2023/24. Persistent absence means 10%+ of sessions missed. Lower figures are better.

Overall absence30.0%
Persistent absence (10%+)82.1%
Unauthorised9.1%
Authorised absence
20.9%
Severe absence (50%+)
21.4%
Enrolments in measure
28

Source: DfE pupil absence in schools in England

Size & intake

From the GIAS school census (15 Jan 2026).

Capacity fill88%

53 pupils · 60 places

Pupils on roll
53
Boys / girls
35 / 18
School capacity
60
Capacity fill
53 / 60 (88%)
Free school meals
71.7%
FSM pupils
38
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Gender
Mixed
School type
Free schools special

Age range

Ages 7–16

05111619

Provision

Official GIAS characteristics

1 / 6

  • Nursery
  • Sixth form
  • Boarding
  • Special school
  • Independent
  • Academy

School characteristics

Governance
Academy trust: UNITY SCHOOLS PARTNERSHIP
Academy trust
UNITY SCHOOLS PARTNERSHIP
Sponsor
Unity Schools Partnership
Headteacher
Ms Catharine Wensley

Location

Address
373 London Road
Postcode
RM7 9NU
Town
Romford
Local authority
Havering
District
Havering
Constituency
Romford
Urban/rural
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city

SEN & specialist provision

As recorded in GIAS — provision detail, not an Ofsted judgement.

SEN types
SEMH - Social, Emotional and Mental Health
Resourced provision
Resourced provision
Resourced places
55 on roll / 60 capacity

Local context

How this school sits among open establishments in its area, using official GIAS records. These are counts, not rankings.

Mixed free schools special, Ages 7–16, in Romford, Havering, 53 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: special school, non-selective admissions. Free school meals: 71.7%. SEN provision includes: SEMH - Social, Emotional and Mental Health.

Open schools in Romford
58
Academies among open schools in Romford
36% (21)
Open schools in RM7
9
Open schools in Havering LA
92

Nearby schools

Open schools within about 3 miles, prioritising the same phase where possible. Distances are approximate from GIAS coordinates.

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Contact

Headteacher
Ms Catharine Wensley
Telephone
01708393247
Website
https://www.thecompassschool.org/

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