MixedIndependent

Compass Community School Essex

ESSEX, Essex, East of England · CO16 9PY

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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Overview & data

Gender: Mixed
Type: independent (fee-paying) school
Pupils: 16
Location: ESSEX, Essex, East of England
Website: www.compass-schools.org

Entrance & admissions

Entry age: 11

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Headteacher

Head Mr Nathan Kempster

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.

Learning support & SEN

SEN support: 6.25%
EHC plans: 93.75%

Ethos & heritage

Boarding: No

The last word

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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