The Compass Academy Catchment Area
The Compass Academy is an academy alternative provision converter not applicable school in Hull, Kingston upon Hull, City of , serving pupils aged 11-16, with 57 pupils, and a capacity of 75 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby not applicable schools below.
11-16
Age range
57
Pupils
75
Capacity
76%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2022
The Compass Academy Catchment Area Information
What is the catchment area for The Compass Academy?
The catchment area for The Compass Academy is the geographic zone Kingston upon Hull, City of 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. Kingston upon Hull, City of publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.
As an academy, The Compass Academy sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Kingston upon Hull, City of. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.
The official admissions policy, including the catchment boundary map, is published by Kingston upon Hull, City of before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find Kingston upon Hull, City of catchment area documents →The Compass Academy: 75 places, 76% filled: places available
The Compass Academy has a published admission number of 75 places. 57 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 76%. At 76% full, the school currently has headroom below its 75 place limit. Catchment distance criteria still apply when the school is oversubscribed, but at current demand levels, places have been available for applicants outside the immediate catchment area.
The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 77.2% of pupils at The Compass Academy are eligible for free school meals, above the national average of around 24%. This reflects the school's role in a higher-deprivation area of Hull.
To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.
Kingston upon Hull, City of 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. Kingston upon Hull, City of Council school admissions (official) →
The Compass Academy: School Information
- Full address
- Snowdon Way, Bransholme, Hull, HU7 5DS
- Local authority
- Kingston upon Hull, City of
- School type
- Academy alternative provision converter
- Phase of education
- Not applicable
- Age range
- 11-16 years
- Free school meals
- 77.2% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 139483
Other Not applicable Schools in Hull
If The Compass Academy is oversubscribed, these not applicable schools in Hull are the next closest alternatives.
Froebel House School Catchment Area
Other independent school · HU5 3JP
Tranby Catchment Area
Other independent school · HU10 7EH
Northcott School and Sixth Form College Catchment Area
Community special school · HU7 4EL
The Educational Hearing Service for Hearing and Vision Catchment Area
Miscellaneous · HU4 6LQ
Tweendykes School Catchment Area
Academy special converter · HU7 4PW
The Sullivan Centre Catchment Area
Academy alternative provision converter · HU3 3EL
Nearest not applicable schools by distance
These are the not applicable schools closest to The Compass Academy 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions: The Compass Academy
What is the catchment area for The Compass Academy? ▾
The catchment area for The Compass Academy is the geographic zone Kingston upon Hull, City of 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. Kingston upon Hull, City of publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.
Is The Compass Academy oversubscribed? ▾
The Compass Academy has a capacity of 75 places and currently has 57 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Kingston upon Hull, City of.
What is the admissions policy for The Compass Academy? ▾
Admission to The Compass Academy is managed by Kingston upon Hull, City of. 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 The Compass Academy cover? ▾
The Compass Academy is a not applicable school in Hull, Kingston upon Hull, City of, serving pupils aged 11-16. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for The Compass Academy? ▾
The Compass Academy was rated Good by Ofsted in 2022. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.