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Compass Community School Staffordshire Catchment Area

Reviewed by the catchment.school editorial team · Last updated 15 March 2026

Compass Community School Staffordshire is an other independent special not applicable school in Staffordshire , serving pupils aged 11-17, with 6 pupils, and a capacity of 6 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.

11-17

Age range

6

Pupils

6

Capacity

100%

Fill rate

Compass Community School Staffordshire Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Compass Community School Staffordshire?

The catchment area for Compass Community School Staffordshire is the geographic zone Staffordshire uses to prioritise admissions when this not applicable school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and siblings. Staffordshire publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

The catchment area for Compass Community School Staffordshire is set by Staffordshire and reviewed annually. Children living within the catchment boundary receive priority consideration when applications exceed the number of available places.

Currently oversubscribed: 6 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 6 places. Living within the catchment area is especially important for this school.

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The official admissions policy, including the catchment boundary map, is published by Staffordshire before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

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Compass Community School Staffordshire: at or above its 6 place limit

Compass Community School Staffordshire has a published admission number of 6 places. 6 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 100%. The school is at or above its published limit of 6 places. Staffordshire allocates places using ranked criteria: looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment distance. The last-distance figure is likely to remain tight if demand holds at this level.

To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.

Staffordshire publishes its full admissions policy, including oversubscription criteria, the previous year's last-distance figures, and the appeals timetable, on the council's official admissions page. Staffordshire Council school admissions (official) →

Compass Community School Staffordshire: School Information

Full address
Wentworth House, Ellastone Road, Staffordshire, ST10 3ER
Local authority
Staffordshire
School type
Other independent special school
Phase of education
Not applicable
Age range
11-17 years
Gender
Boys
DfE URN
147780

Other Not applicable Schools in Staffordshire

If Compass Community School Staffordshire is oversubscribed, these not applicable schools in Staffordshire are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest not applicable schools by distance

These are the not applicable schools closest to Compass Community School Staffordshire by straight-line distance, including ones across a town or council boundary. Distance is not the same as being in catchment: always check each school's own admissions policy for its actual boundary.

Frequently Asked Questions: Compass Community School Staffordshire

What is the catchment area for Compass Community School Staffordshire?

The catchment area for Compass Community School Staffordshire is the geographic zone Staffordshire uses to prioritise admissions when this not applicable school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and siblings. Staffordshire publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is Compass Community School Staffordshire oversubscribed?

Yes, Compass Community School Staffordshire currently has 6 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 6 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.

What is the admissions policy for Compass Community School Staffordshire?

Admission to Compass Community School Staffordshire is managed by Staffordshire. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.

What age range does Compass Community School Staffordshire cover?

Compass Community School Staffordshire is a not applicable school in Staffordshire, serving pupils aged 11-17. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

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