Compass Primary Academy
| Type | Primary / Academy sponsor led |
| Age Range | 3-11 |
| Religion | Unknown |
| Address | Windmill Avenue Kettering Northamptonshire NN15 7EA |
| Phone | 01536532707 |
| Reference Number | 143025 |
Compass Primary Academy has improved significantly since its last inspection, achieving a 'Good' rating across several domains, with 'Outstanding' early years provision. Pupils enjoy a happy and inclusive environment, supported by dedicated staff who focus on developing pupils’ resilience and responsibility. The school has established an ambitious curriculum that is now benefiting pupils, particularly in early years, although challenges stemming from the pandemic continue to affect outcomes for some pupils in key stages 1 and 2. The leadership team, along with the Brooke Weston Trust, is committed to ensuring that all pupils reach their potential, especially those with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND).
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 432 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 48.61%
Girls: 51.39% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 30.8% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 31.2% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 25.8 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 26.2 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 29.6 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 29 | 24 | 53 |
| 2 | 30 | 30 | 60 |
| 3 | 26 | 34 | 60 |
| 4 | 30 | 29 | 59 |
| 5 | 24 | 36 | 60 |
| 6 | 32 | 28 | 60 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 54.2% |
| White, Other | 12.7% |
| Indian | 10.4% |
| African | 10% |
| Asian, Other | 2.5% |
| Mixed, Other | 2.3% |
| Unclassified | 1.9% |
| White & Asian | 1.6% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 1.2% |
| White & Black (African) | 1.2% |
| Caribbean | 0.7% |
| Pakistani | 0.2% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Early Years Provision | Outstanding |
| Last Report Date | 25 Apr 2023 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 25 Apr 2023 | School inspection: |
| 01 Dec 2020 | Monitoring visit |
| 11 Jun 2019 | Full inspection: |
Strengths
- Pupils are happy and settled in a caring and inclusive environment.
- Strong leadership has created an ambitious curriculum that engages pupils.
- Outstanding early years provision with exceptional support for children.
- Leaders accurately identify the needs of pupils with SEND and provide care.
- Staff demonstrate strong teamwork and commitment to professional development.
Areas for Improvement
- Some pupils with SEND do not receive the precise support needed to achieve academically.
- Recent improvements in curriculum implementation have not yet reflected consistently in key stage 1 and 2 outcomes.
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 50% | ||
| Pupils meeting a higher standard | 2% |
Average Scaled Score
Results are converted into scaled scores to allow accurate comparisons of performance over time even if the difficulty of the test varies over time. Scaled scores range from 80 to 120.
| Subject | School | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 103 | ||
| Maths | 102 |
Progress Scores
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | -1.5 | ||
| Writing | -0.1 | ||
| Maths | 0.1 |
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 16 | 1 |
| Third Preference | 16 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 0 | 0 |
Previous Years
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St Mary's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
Fuller Street, Kettering, Northamptonshire, NN16 0JH |
0.41 miles |
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Kingsley Special Academy
Churchill Way, Kettering, Northamptonshire, NN15 5DP |
0.57 miles |
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Millbrook Junior School
Churchill Way, Kettering, Northamptonshire, NN15 5DP |
0.59 miles |
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St Edward's Catholic Primary School
Eastleigh Road, Kettering, Northamptonshire, NN15 6PT |
0.6 miles |
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Millbrook Infant School
Churchill Way, Kettering, Northamptonshire, NN15 5BZ |
0.61 miles |
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Hawthorn Community Primary School
Hawthorn Road, Kettering, Northamptonshire, NN15 7HT |
0.65 miles |
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Grange Primary Academy
Jean Road, Kettering, Northamptonshire, NN16 0PL |
0.68 miles |
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Ronald Tree Nursery School
Laburnum Crescent, Kettering, NN16 9PH |
0.71 miles |
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St Peter's School
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0.82 miles |
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Kettering Park Junior Academy
Wood Street, Kettering, Northamptonshire, NN16 9SE |
0.89 miles |
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Kettering Park Infant Academy
Park Avenue, Kettering, Northamptonshire, NN16 9RU |
0.9 miles |
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Greenfields Primary School and Nursery
Highfield Road, Kettering, Northamptonshire, NN15 6HY |
0.95 miles |
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Youth Works Community College
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0.95 miles |
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St Andrew's Church of England Primary School
Grafton Street, Kettering, Northamptonshire, NN16 9DF |
1.1 miles |
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St Thomas More Catholic Primary School
St Thomas More Catholic Primary Northampton Road, Kettering, Northamptonshire, NN15 7JZ |
1.14 miles |
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Barton Seagrave Primary School
Belvoir Drive, Barton Seagrave, Kettering, Northamptonshire, NN15 6QY |
1.32 miles |
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Hall Meadow Primary School
Packer Road, Lake Avenue, Kettering, Northamptonshire, NN15 7RP |
1.42 miles |
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Brambleside Primary School
Cleveland Avenue, Kettering, Northamptonshire, NN16 9NZ |
1.56 miles |
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Hayfield Cross CofE School
Hayfield Crescent, Kettering, Northamptonshire, NN15 5FJ |
1.61 miles |
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Meadowside Primary School
Park Road, Burton Latimer, Kettering, Northamptonshire, NN15 5QY |
2.57 miles |
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Kettering Science Academy
Deeble Road, Kettering, Northamptonshire, NN15 7AA |
0.08 miles |
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Isebrook School
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Southfield School for Girls
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0.74 miles |
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Bishop Stopford School
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1.01 miles |
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Kettering Buccleuch Academy
Weekley Glebe Road, Kettering, Northamptonshire, NN16 9NS |
1.07 miles |
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The Latimer Arts College
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1.28 miles |
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Wren Spinney School
Westover Road, Off Westhill Drive, Kettering, Northamptonshire, NN15 7LB |
1.42 miles |
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Stone Lodge Therapeutic School
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2.75 miles |
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Montsaye Academy
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4.59 miles |
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Brooke Weston Academy
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4.91 miles |