The Compass
Contact details for the school

School Name: The Compass
Address: 307a Chickerell Road, Westham
Town/City: Weymouth
County: Dorset
Postcode: DT4 0QU
Telephone Number: 01305 206530
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Ages 5-16
Type: Pupil referral unit
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2003

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Ms Alison Glazier
Capacity: 67
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 46 (57% boys & 43% girls)
Enrollment: 69% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 58.7%

Location and administration

URN: 134373
DfE Number: 838/1105
UKPRN: 10017184
UPRN: 100040661338
Region: South West (E12000009)
District: Dorset (E06000059)
Constituency: South Dorset (E14001485)
Electoral Ward: Westham (E05012729)

Easting & Northing: 366521E, 78785N
Latitude & Longitude: 50° 36' 30.43" N 2° 28' 27.72" W
Plus Code: 9C2VJG5G+97

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Nearby schools
  1. St Augustine's Catholic Primary School, Weymouth (0.3km)
  2. Conifers Primary School (0.7km)
  3. Kingfisher School (0.8km)
  4. Beechcroft St Paul's CofE Primary School (0.9km)
  5. Holy Trinity Church of England VC Primary School & Community Nursery (0.9km)
  6. All Saints' Church of England Academy (1.2km)
  7. Wyke Regis Infant School and Nursery (1.3km)
  8. Budmouth Academy Weymouth (1.3km)
  9. Wyke Regis Church of England Junior School (1.5km)
  10. Arbour House School (1.9km)
Governors

  • Mrs Sally Emms - Governor. Appointed on 28 November 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 28 November 2028.
  • Mrs Catherine Field - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 1 September 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 30 October 2028.
  • Mrs Catherine Field - Governor. Appointed on 3 December 2020 (Appointed by academy members). Term runs until 31 August 2026.
  • Ms Alison Glazier - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2014 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
  • Mr Craig Holloway - Governor. Appointed on 1 January 2022 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 1 January 2026.
  • Mrs Rebecca Louise Kirkham - Governor. Appointed on 14 January 2026 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 13 January 2030.
  • Mr Paul Knight - Governor. Appointed on 24 November 2022 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 24 November 2026.
  • Mr Peter Michael Lydford - Governor. Appointed on 11 February 2021 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 11 February 2029.
  • Mr Darren Morgan - Governor. Appointed on 28 November 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 28 November 2028.
  • Mrs Michelle Louise Nokes - Governance Professional - Local Authority Maintained Schoo. Appointed on 27 January 2020.
  • Mr Steve Osborn - Governor. Appointed on 10 February 2025 (Nominated by LA and appointed by GB). Term runs until 30 April 2026.
  • Mrs Caroline Peer - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 1 September 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 31 August 2026.
  • Mrs Katherine Seymour - Governor. Appointed on 19 March 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 19 March 2030.
  • Ms Janine Denise St Pierre - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2026 (Appointed by LA). Term runs until 1 September 2030.
  • Mr Peter Vowles - Governor. Appointed on 14 September 2016 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 14 September 2027.