Compass Community School Essex
School summary
With just 16 pupils, Compass Community School Essex is a notably small independent school in Essex, offering a setting where every child is known individually. Led by headteacher Mr Nathan Kempster, it caters for mixed pupils from age 11 and is inspected by the ISI. The intimate roll suggests an environment built around close attention and a personal approach, which may particularly suit families seeking an alternative to larger mainstream schools.
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Teaching & academics
The school admits pupils at 11 and offers an 11+ entry route. Around 6.25 per cent of pupils receive SEN support, indicating some experience in tailoring provision to individual learning needs within a small group setting.
Head · Mr Nathan Kempster
School life & ethos
- Boarding
- No
- SEN support
- 6.25%
- EHC plans
- 93.75%
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A very small independent school where the modest roll points to individual attention rather than scale. Best suited to families who value a close-knit, personalised setting.
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Compass Community School Essex 11+: frequently asked questions
Compiled from public data. Last checked 5 June 2026.