The Compass

Alternative provision
Local authority maintained
Ages 5 to 16

Ofsted: Good

307a Chickerell Road, Westham, Weymouth, DT4 0QUOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)

The Compass is an alternative provision school in Weymouth for ages 5 to 16. It is one of the 179 schools in Dorset. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in July 2015.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 9 July 2015, report published 7 September 2015

Overall effectiveness: Good
Leadership and management: Outstanding

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Pupil numbers and mix

46 pupils on roll, with places for 67

Eligible for free school meals58.7%

58.7%, 32.2 percentage points above the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language0%

0%, 21.6 percentage points below the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support30.4%

30.4%, 15.6 percentage points above the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan60.9%

60.9%, 54.9 percentage points above the England average of 6%.

Schools near The Compass

School	Distance	Ofsted
Dorchester Learning Centre	6 miles	Ofsted: Good
The Forum Centre	22 miles	Ofsted: Good
Harbour Vale School	24 miles	Ofsted: Good
The Quay School	25 miles	Ofsted judgements: Outstanding
Christchurch Learning Centre	32 miles	Ofsted: Good

School details

School type: Pupil referral unit
Sector: Local authority maintained
Age range: 5 to 16
Gender: Mixed
Headteacher: Ms Alison Glazier
Phone: 01305206530
Website: compass.dorset.sch.uk (opens in a new tab)
Address: 307a Chickerell Road, Westham, Weymouth, DT4 0QU
Local authority: Dorset
URN: 134373

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.