Compass Community School Willow Park
Compass Community School Willow Park is an independent special school in Sowerby Bridge for pupils aged 6 to 18. It has 72 pupils on roll. The latest Ofsted rating for Compass Community School Willow Park is Outstanding, from an inspection in October 2025. In 2022 its average Attainment 8 score was 9.2, and 11% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in both English and maths GCSE.
Ofsted inspection: October 2025. GCSE results: 2022.
| Type | Independent School / Other independent special school |
| Age Range | 6-18 |
| Religion | Unknown |
| Address | Willow Street Sowerby Bridge Halifax HX6 2BU |
| Phone | 01422557273 |
| Reference Number | 148059 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 72 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 63.89%
Girls: 36.11% |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 3 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 4 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 5 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 6 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 7 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 8 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 9 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 10 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 11 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 12 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 13 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
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Compass Community School Willow Park is an independent special school that has made significant strides since its previous inspection, now achieving outstanding ratings across all domains. The school provides a nurturing and inclusive environment where pupils, all of whom have an education, health, and care plan, thrive academically and personally. The school places a strong emphasis on personal development and ensures that every pupil is supported to reach their individual potential with tailored interventions and a broad curriculum. Notably, pupils display exceptional behaviour and a genuine love for learning, particularly in reading, which the school prioritizes.
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Outstanding |
| Last Report Date | 16 Sep 2025 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 16 Sep 2025 | Standard inspection: |
| 01 Sep 2025 | Additional inspection |
| 08 Feb 2024 | Additional inspection |
| 02 May 2023 | Additional inspection |
| 01 Nov 2022 | Standard inspection: |
| 06 Oct 2020 | Pre-registration inspection |
| Proposed to open |
Strengths
- Pupils thrive in an inclusive and nurturing environment.
- High expectations for learning and behaviour are consistently maintained.
- Teachers are highly skilled with expert subject knowledge.
- The curriculum is broad and personalized to meet individual needs.
- Exceptional behaviour is displayed by pupils throughout the school.
- Strong emphasis on personal development and life skills.
- Effective safeguarding arrangements are in place.
Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
- English
- Maths
- 3 subjects from qualifications that count towards the English Baccalaureate (EBacc), like sciences, language and history
- 3 more GCSE qualifications (including EBacc subjects) or technical awards from a list approved by the Department for Education
Each grade a pupil gets is assigned a point score from 9 (the highest) to 1 (the lowest). These scores are added up, with English and maths counted twice.
| School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|
| 9.2 | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 11% | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 0% | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment |
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Unlock for £9.99In 2025–26, 0.0% of pupils at Compass Community School Willow Park were on SEN support (nationally 18.4%) and 100.0% had an education, health and care (EHC) plan (nationally 7.9%).
Source: Department for Education, Special educational needs in England (the 2025–26 school census). SEN support is extra help in school without an EHC plan. National figures are for all state-funded independent school schools. Counts are as published, with small numbers not hidden.
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What is Compass Community School Willow Park's Ofsted rating?
The latest Ofsted rating for Compass Community School Willow Park is Outstanding, from an inspection in October 2025.
When was Compass Community School Willow Park last inspected by Ofsted?
Compass Community School Willow Park was last inspected in October 2025.
How many pupils does Compass Community School Willow Park have?
Compass Community School Willow Park has 72 pupils on roll.
What age range does Compass Community School Willow Park cover?
Compass Community School Willow Park for pupils aged 6 to 18.
What are Compass Community School Willow Park's GCSE results?
In 2022 its average Attainment 8 score was 9.2, and 11% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in both English and maths GCSE.
Where is Compass Community School Willow Park?
Compass Community School Willow Park is at Willow Street, Sowerby Bridge, Halifax, HX6 2BU.