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The Compass
- All-through
- Dorset DT4 0QU
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| The quality of education | Good |
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Academic Progress: Pupils continue to make strong progress in the subjects they study.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Behaviour of pupils is typically good. Policies and procedures are consistently adhered to by staff.
Academic Progress: Pupils' academic and wider development expectations are high and well-supported.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils use support to manage emotions and behaviour effectively, contributing to a calm school environment.
Support for Pupils Falling Behind: Continual checks on pupils' knowledge ensure learning matches ability and interests.
Support for Pupils Falling Behind: Leaders monitor closely the daily attendance of pupils and call home when they do not arrive in school.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers receive support and challenge through leaders鈥� monitoring of teaching and learning.
Impact of Teaching on Student Progress: Consequently, the quality of teaching, learning and assessment remains strong.
Strengths or Challenges with Teaching Staff: You take decisive action if teaching does not meet your high standards.
Teacher Engagement: Staff are supported by high-quality training to impact pupils' learning positively.
Strengths or Challenges with Teaching Staff: Staff are positive about the school and support each other effectively.
Impact of Teaching on Student Progress: School needs to embed training to enhance staff expertise for greater impact.
Opportunities for Parent Involvement: Parents have opportunities for engagement through home visits from pastoral support leaders.
Communication with Parents: Leaders provide parents with guidance and support in encouraging their child to attend school regularly.
Parent Satisfaction: Parents are tremendously positive and appreciate the high-quality care and education their child receives.
Communication with Parents: Pupils receive high-quality guidance for successful transitions.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: DSLs are vigilant in their oversight of any child protection issues and escalate concerns effectively.
Actions to Enhance Education Quality: Leaders take decisive action to improve teaching and curriculum.
Actions to Enhance Education Quality: Governors enable effective leadership, overcoming curricular and facility challenges.
Managing Bullying and Ensuring Safety: There is a strong culture of safety and security which permeates the school.
Promoting Pupils' Welfare and Safety: Staff receive regular updates on keeping pupils safe.
Managing Bullying and Ensuring Safety: Safeguarding arrangements are effective.
Behaviour and Attitudes of Pupils: School is calm, with increasing pupil attendance.
Extracurricular Activities & Clubs: Alongside academic and vocational studies, pupils have access to a range of therapeutic provision including drama, horse and art therapy.
Extracurricular Activities & Clubs: Impressive breadth of personal development opportunities enhances curriculum motivations.
Career Counselling Services: All pupils at the end of key stage 4 are successful in gaining places in further education, training or employment.
Preparation for Next Key Stage: Teachers work hard to ensure that pupils do not fall behind in their studies.
Preparation for Next Key Stage: Rich offer of vocational learning prepares pupils well for future stages.
Support for SEND: This supports pupils in tackling their challenging behaviours and reduces their anxiety.
Support for SEND: The school has a specially resourced provision for pupils with SEND, focusing on social, emotional, and mental health.
Subjects Offered: Pupils enjoy success in GSCE subjects including mathematics, English, geography, art and photography.
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The Compass is a All-through, Co-Ed school located in Dorset County, South West.
It has 49 students from age 5-16 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 5 : 1.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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| Phase of Education | All-through | All-through | All-through |
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| Type | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools |
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 5-16 | 5-18 | 5-16 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 5.5 | 4.8 | 4.2 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - | - |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
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Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 24th Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 3rd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 23rd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
5 : 1
Student teacher ratio at The Compass
Local authority ratio 18 : 1