Compass Community School Victoria Park
Compass Community School Victoria Park is an independent special school in Tipton for pupils aged 6 to 17. It has 30 pupils on roll. The latest Ofsted rating for Compass Community School Victoria Park is Good, from an inspection in July 2024. In 2023 its average Attainment 8 score was 9.5, and 0% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in both English and maths GCSE.
Ofsted inspection: July 2024. GCSE results: 2023.
| Type | Independent School / Other independent special school |
| Age Range | 6-17 |
| Religion | Unknown |
| Address | Victoria Road Tipton West Midlands DY4 8SW |
| Phone | 01218277861 |
| Reference Number | 148064 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 30 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 73.33%
Girls: 26.67% |
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 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|
Compass Community School Victoria Park is a small independent special school that provides a nurturing and therapeutic environment for pupils with social, emotional, and mental health (SEMH) difficulties. The school has made significant strides in helping students re-engage with education and build positive attitudes towards learning. With a strong emphasis on personalized education, staff demonstrate outstanding commitment in supporting students, resulting in good overall performance across key areas such as the quality of education and leadership. However, the school continues to face challenges with pupil attendance, which can hinder some students from fully benefiting from the provided curriculum and therapeutic support.
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 02 Jul 2024 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 02 Jul 2024 | Standard inspection: |
| 28 Sep 2021 | Standard inspection: |
| 20 Oct 2020 | Pre-registration inspection |
| Proposed to open |
Strengths
- Highly personalized approach to education
- Strong relationships between staff and pupils
- Effective implementation of the mathematics curriculum
- Outstanding provision in personal development and PSHE
- Zero tolerance for bullying and discriminatory behavior
- Experienced proprietor body with effective oversight
- Continuous professional development for staff
Areas for Improvement
- High levels of absence for some pupils
- Inconsistent implementation of pedagogical expectations by staff
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) |
|---|---|---|
| 9.5 | 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 | 0% | 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 |
Unlock Premium
See how Compass Community School Victoria Park ranks locally and nationally. Percentile rankings against every other school, historic result charts, admissions data and post-GCSE destinations are all included.
£9.99 one-off payment. Lifetime access, no subscription.
Unlock for £9.99In 2025–26, 0.0% of pupils at Compass Community School Victoria 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.
| Name | Distance |
|
Sacred Heart Primary School
Sedgley Road East, Tipton, West Midlands, DY4 8UH |
0.24 miles |
|
Silvertrees Academy
Silvertrees Road, Tipton, West Midlands, DY4 8NH |
0.38 miles |
|
Tipton Green Junior School
Manor Road, Tipton, West Midlands, DY4 8PR |
0.39 miles |
|
St Martin's CofE Primary School
Lower Church Lane, Tipton, West Midlands, DY4 7PG |
0.41 miles |
|
St Pauls Church of England Academy
Robert Road, Tipton, West Midlands, DY4 9BH |
0.56 miles |
|
Summerhill Primary Academy
Upper Church Lane, Tipton, West Midlands, DY4 9PF |
0.68 miles |
|
Burnt Tree Primary School
Hill Road, Tividale, Oldbury, West Midlands, B69 2LN |
0.81 miles |
|
Joseph Turner Primary School
Powis Avenue, Tipton, West Midlands, DY4 0RN |
0.84 miles |
|
Tividale Community Primary School
Dudley Road West, Tividale, Oldbury, West Midlands, B69 2HT |
0.94 miles |
|
Great Bridge Primary School
Mount Street, Great Bridge, Great Bridge Junior & Infant School, Tipton, West Midlands, DY4 7DE |
0.99 miles |
|
Beechwood Church of England Primary School
Beechwood Road, Dudley, West Midlands, DY2 7QA |
1.08 miles |
|
Foxyards Primary School
Foxyards Road, Tipton, West Midlands, DY4 8BH |
1.08 miles |
|
Jubilee Park Academy
Highfield Road, Tipton, West Midlands, DY4 0QS |
1.11 miles |
|
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
Hillcrest Road, Dudley, West Midlands, DY2 7PW |
1.12 miles |
|
Tividale Hall Primary School
Regent Road, Tividale, Oldbury, West Midlands, B69 1TR |
1.18 miles |
|
Newtown Primary School
Anne Close, Off Dunkirk Avenue, West Bromwich, B70 0ES |
1.2 miles |
|
Glebefields Primary School
Sandgate Road, Tipton, West Midlands, DY4 0SX |
1.27 miles |
|
Kates Hill Primary School
Peel Street, Dudley, West Midlands, DY2 7HP |
1.39 miles |
|
Wallbrook Primary Academy
Off Bradleys Lane, Coseley, Bilston, West Midlands, WV14 8YP |
1.4 miles |
|
Priory Primary School
Limes Road, Priory Estate, Dudley, West Midlands, DY1 4AQ |
1.42 miles |
| Name | Distance |
|
Q3 Academy Tipton
Alexandra Road, Tipton, West Midlands, DY4 7NR |
0.61 miles |
|
Blackwater Academy Sandwell
Horseley Road, Tipton, West Midlands, DY4 7NB |
0.66 miles |
|
Tipton Green College
178 Bloomfield Road, Tipton, West Midlands, DY4 9ER |
0.93 miles |
|
Dudley College of Technology
The Broadway, Dudley, West Midlands, DY1 4AS |
1.27 miles |
|
Ormiston Sandwell Community Academy
Lower City Road, Oldbury, West Midlands, B69 2HE |
1.3 miles |
|
The Wenlock School
Fossil View, Wren's Hill Road, Dudley, West Midlands, DY1 3SS |
1.47 miles |
|
The Meadows School
The Meadows School, Dudley Road East, Sandwell, Oldbury, West Midlands, B69 3BU |
1.53 miles |
|
St James Academy
St James's Road, Dudley, West Midlands, DY1 3JE |
1.58 miles |
|
Priory Park Community School
Meadow Road, Dudley, West Midlands, DY1 3JY |
1.67 miles |
|
Gospel Oak School
Bilston Road, Gospel Oak, Tipton, West Midlands, DY4 0BZ |
1.72 miles |
|
Bishop Milner Catholic College
Bishop Milner Catholic College, Burton Road, Dudley, West Midlands, DY1 3BY |
1.87 miles |
|
George Salter Academy
Davey Road, West Bromwich, West Midlands, B70 9UW |
1.94 miles |
|
Rosewood School
Bell Street, Coseley, Bilston, West Midlands, WV14 8XJ |
2.06 miles |
|
Beacon Hill Academy
High Arcal Drive, Sedgley, Dudley, West Midlands, DY3 1BP |
2.23 miles |
|
Sutton School
Scotts Green Close, Russells Hall Estate, Dudley, West Midlands, DY1 2DU |
2.39 miles |
|
Pegasus Academy
Scotts Green Close, Dudley, West Midlands, DY1 2DU |
2.4 miles |
|
Shireland Biomedical Utc
350 High Street, West Bromwich, West Midlands, B70 8DJ |
2.49 miles |
|
The British Muslim School
Latifiah Fultali Complex, Lodge Road, West Bromwich, West Midlands, West Midlands, B70 8NX |
2.52 miles |
|
The Link Academy
Simms Lane, Netherton, Dudley, West Midlands, DY2 0PB |
2.53 miles |
|
West Bromwich Collegiate Academy
Kelvin Way, West Bromwich, West Midlands, B70 7LE |
2.56 miles |
All schools in Tipton · Sandwell local authority: places and applications
What is Compass Community School Victoria Park's Ofsted rating?
The latest Ofsted rating for Compass Community School Victoria Park is Good, from an inspection in July 2024.
When was Compass Community School Victoria Park last inspected by Ofsted?
Compass Community School Victoria Park was last inspected in July 2024.
How many pupils does Compass Community School Victoria Park have?
Compass Community School Victoria Park has 30 pupils on roll.
What age range does Compass Community School Victoria Park cover?
Compass Community School Victoria Park for pupils aged 6 to 17.
What are Compass Community School Victoria Park's GCSE results?
In 2023 its average Attainment 8 score was 9.5, and 0% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in both English and maths GCSE.
Where is Compass Community School Victoria Park?
Compass Community School Victoria Park is at Victoria Road, Tipton, West Midlands, DY4 8SW.