The Compass School
School Name: The Compass School Address: 373 London Road Town/City: ROMFORD Postcode: RM7 9NU Country: United Kingdom Telephone Number: 01708 393247 Website: https://www.thecompassschool.org/
Phase: Ages 7-16 Type: Free schools special Religious Denomination: None Admissions Policy: Non-selective Established: 2023 Trust: Unity Schools Partnership Sponsor: Unity Schools Partnership
Headteacher: Ms Catharine Wensley
Capacity: 60
Gender: Mixed
The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 53 (66% boys & 34% girls)
Enrollment: 88% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 71.7%
- SEMH - Social, Emotional and Mental Health
URN: 149720
DfE Number: 311/7005
UKPRN: 10093071
UPRN: 10092060468
Region: London (E12000007)
District: Havering (E09000016)
Constituency: Romford (E14001448)
Electoral Ward: Rush Green & Crowlands (E05013980)
Easting & Northing: 549317E, 188128N
Latitude & Longitude: 51° 34' 22.39" N 0° 9' 12.14" E
Plus Code: 9F32H5F3+58
DfE Record: View record
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- Miss Katie Chapman - Local Governor. Appointed on 7 October 2025 (Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates). Term runs until 6 October 2029.
- Mrs Victoria Dickerson - Local Governor. Appointed on 11 March 2024 (Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates). Term runs until 10 March 2028.
- Ms Annie Gammon - Local Governor. Appointed on 11 December 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 10 December 2027.
- Mr Sam Proctor - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 16 July 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 10 March 2029.
- Ms Chantelle Sargeant - Local Governor. Appointed on 7 October 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 6 October 2029.
- Mrs Avril Weatherley - Local Governor. Appointed on 11 March 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 10 March 2028.
- Ms Catharine Wensley - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 January 2023 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
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