Compass Point Primary School

Contact details for the school

School Name: Compass Point Primary School
Address: South Street, Bedminster
Town/City: Bristol
Postcode: BS3 3AU
Telephone Number: 0117 377 2340
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 3-11)
Type: Academy converter
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2018
Trust: Excalibur Academies Trust
Sponsor: Excalibur Academies Trust

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mr Matthew Newman
Capacity: 284
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 194 (51% boys & 49% girls)
Enrollment: 68% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 47.4%

SEN Provisions

  • ASD - Autistic Spectrum Disorder

Location and administration

URN: 145320
DfE Number: 801/2320
UKPRN: 10066361
UPRN: 126428
Region: South West (E12000009)
District: Bristol, City of (E06000023)
Constituency: Bristol South (E14001135)
Electoral Ward: Bedminster (E05010887)

Easting & Northing: 357992E, 171176N
Latitude & Longitude: 51° 26' 19.14" N 2° 36' 20.26" W
Plus Code: 9C3VC9QV+FP

External links

DfE Record: View record

Advertisement
Governors

  • Mrs Ruby Bacon - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 August 2021 (Appointed by academy members). Term runs until 31 July 2029.
  • Mrs Sharon Bennett - Local Governance Professional - Individual Academy or Free. Appointed on 1 January 2025.
  • Tarryn Van Biljon - Local Governor. Appointed on 4 October 2024 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 3 October 2028.
  • Marcia Dawkins - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 April 2015 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 30 November 2026.
  • Mr Francois Dupressoir - Local Governor. Appointed on 4 September 2022 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 3 September 2026.
  • Prof Francois Dupressoir - Local Governor. Appointed on 28 September 2026 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 27 September 2030.
  • Ms Kathryn Durbin - Local Governor. Appointed on 4 October 2024 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 3 October 2028.
  • Ms Rustichelli Fells - Local Governor. Appointed on 12 October 2026 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 11 October 2030.
  • Ellen Greaves - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 3 October 2025 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 2 October 2029.
  • Mrs Susan Hurcombe - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 May 2022 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 30 April 2026.
  • Ms Ubah Hussein - Local Governor. Appointed on 4 September 2022 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 3 September 2026.
  • Mr Matthew Newman - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2026 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
  • Prof Jonas Rademacker - Local Governor. Appointed on 6 October 2026 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 5 October 2030.
  • Mr Llewellyn Tobin - Local Governor. Appointed on 27 July 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 26 July 2030.
  • Jessica Wheeler - Local Governor. Appointed on 8 November 2022 (Appointed by academy members). Term runs until 7 November 2026.
  • Ms Hillary Winter - Local Governor. Appointed on 6 July 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 5 July 2030.