Compass Community School Willow Park
School summary
With just 45 pupils, Compass Community School Willow Park is among the smallest independent schools in Calderdale, offering a markedly intimate setting where every child is known well. The school is co-educational and takes pupils from age 11, with a formal 11+ entry route. Led by headteacher Mrs Sarah Thornton, it is overseen by the Independent Schools Inspectorate. Families drawn to a close-knit, personal environment rather than a large institution are likely to find it a natural fit.
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Teaching & academics
As a very small independent school inspected by the ISI, Willow Park operates at a scale where teaching can be closely tailored to individual pupils. Entry at 11 is by examination, so prospective families should prepare for a formal assessment.
Head · Mrs Sarah Thornton
School life & ethos
- Boarding
- No
- SEN support
- 0%
- EHC plans
- 100%
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A tiny, personal independent school in Calderdale for families who value being known by name over the buzz of a big roll.
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Compass Community School Willow Park 11+: frequently asked questions
Compiled from public data. Last checked 5 June 2026.