The Compass School Catchment Area
The Compass School is a free s special not applicable school in Romford, Havering , serving pupils aged 7-16, with 40 pupils, and a capacity of 60 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby not applicable schools below.
7-16
Age range
40
Pupils
60
Capacity
67%
Fill rate
The Compass School Catchment Area Information
What is the catchment area for The Compass School?
The catchment area for The Compass School is the geographic zone Havering 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. Havering 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 The Compass School is set by Havering and reviewed annually. Children living within the catchment boundary receive priority consideration when applications exceed the number of available places.
The official admissions policy, including the catchment boundary map, is published by Havering before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find Havering catchment area documents →The Compass School: 60 places, 67% filled: places available
The Compass School has a published admission number of 60 places. 40 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 67%. At 67% full, the school currently has headroom below its 60 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. 57.5% of pupils at The Compass School 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 Romford.
To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.
Havering 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. Find Havering school admissions →
The Compass School: School Information
- Full address
- 373 London Road, Romford, RM7 9NU
- Local authority
- Havering
- School type
- Free schools special
- Phase of education
- Not applicable
- Age range
- 7-16 years
- Admissions policy
- Non-selective
- Free school meals
- 57.5% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 149720
Other Not applicable Schools in Romford
If The Compass School is oversubscribed, these not applicable schools in Romford are the next closest alternatives.
Gidea Park Preparatory School and Nursery Catchment Area
Other independent school · RM2 5JR
St Mary's Hare Park School Catchment Area
Other independent school · RM2 6HH
Immanuel School Catchment Area
Other independent school · RM1 4HR
Little Heath School Catchment Area
Foundation special school · RM6 5RX
Lime Academy Forest Approach Catchment Area
Academy special sponsor led · RM3 9YA
Lime Academy Ravensbourne Catchment Area
Academy special converter · RM3 8HN
Nearest not applicable schools by distance
These are the not applicable schools closest to The Compass School 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 School
What is the catchment area for The Compass School? ▾
The catchment area for The Compass School is the geographic zone Havering 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. Havering publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.
Is The Compass School oversubscribed? ▾
The Compass School has a capacity of 60 places and currently has 40 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Havering.
What is the admissions policy for The Compass School? ▾
Admission to The Compass School is managed by Havering. 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 School cover? ▾
The Compass School is a not applicable school in Romford, Havering, serving pupils aged 7-16. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.