MixedIndependent

Compass Community School Willow Park

Calderdale, Yorkshire and the Humber · HX6 2BU

With around 45 pupils on roll, Compass Community School Willow Park is a notably small independent school in Calderdale. Its size points to an intimate setting where pupils are known individually and teaching can be closely tailored, which may suit families seeking a more personal environment than a large school offers. The school takes mixed entry from age 11, is inspected by the ISI, and is led by headteacher Mrs Sarah Thornton. As a fee-paying school, attendance involves tuition costs.

45

Pupils

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Overview & data

Gender
Mixed
Type
independent (fee-paying) school
Pupils
45
Location
Calderdale, Yorkshire and the Humber
Website
www.compass-schools.org/willow-park/

Entrance & admissions

Entry age
11

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Headteacher

Head Mrs Sarah Thornton

Latest results

Attainment 8

5.9

National average 46.9

GCSE grade 5+ (English & Maths)

0%

National average 47%

Teaching & academics

The school's published Attainment 8 score is 5.9, well below the national average of 46.9, and no pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and Maths against a national figure of 47%. Figures from a very small cohort can move sharply from year to year and may not reflect the full picture of a school of this kind. Parents will want to discuss these results directly with the school and understand how they are interpreted for individual pupils.

Learning support & SEN

SEN support
0%
EHC plans
100%

Ethos & heritage

Boarding
No

The last word

A small, personal independent setting in Calderdale; prospective families should weigh the intimate scale against published attainment figures and ask the school how it supports each pupil.

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Compass Community School Willow Park 11+: frequently asked questions

Where is Compass Community School Willow Park located?

Compass Community School Willow Park is located at Willow Street, Sowerby Bridge, Halifax, HX6 2BU.

What type of school is Compass Community School Willow Park?

Compass Community School Willow Park is an independent (fee-paying) school in Yorkshire and the Humber.

How many pupils attend Compass Community School Willow Park?

Compass Community School Willow Park has approximately 45 pupils on roll.

Compiled from public data. Last checked June 2026.