Compass School

Alternative provision
Local authority maintained
Ages 5 to 16

Ofsted: Good

Green Lane, Millbrook, Southampton, SO16 9FQOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)

Compass School is an alternative provision school in Southampton for ages 5 to 16. It is one of the 84 schools in Southampton. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in June 2024.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 11 June 2024, report published 16 July 2024

Overall effectiveness: Good
Quality of education: Good
Behaviour and attitudes: Good
Personal development: Good
Leadership and management: Good
Safeguarding: Met

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Pupil numbers and mix

40 pupils on roll

Eligible for free school meals67.5%

67.5%, 41 percentage points above the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language12.5%

12.5%, 9.1 percentage points below the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support67.5%

67.5%, 52.7 percentage points above the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan32.5%

32.5%, 26.5 percentage points above the England average of 6%.

Schools near Compass School

School	Distance	Ofsted
Southampton Hospital School	0.9 miles	Ofsted: Good
Greenwood School	5 miles	Ofsted: Good
The Bridge Education Centre	5 miles	Ofsted: Good
The Key Education Centre	14 miles	Ofsted: Good
The Eaglewood School	16 miles	Ofsted: Good

School details

School type: Pupil referral unit
Sector: Local authority maintained
Age range: 5 to 16
Gender: Mixed
Headteacher: Ms Debbie McKenzie
Phone: 02380215320
Website: compass-school.net (opens in a new tab)
Address: Green Lane, Millbrook, Southampton, SO16 9FQ
Local authority: Southampton
URN: 133675

School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.