Compass Point Primary School
About Compass Point Primary School
Compass Point Primary School sits within the Bristol, City of local authority, where it ranks 84th out of 85 primary schools on the key stage 2 combined reading, writing and maths expected standard — placing it in the bottom 50% nationally. The three highest-ranked peers in the same LA are Summerhill Academy, Westbury Park School, and Ss Peter and Paul RC Primary School, all of which achieve significantly higher ranking scores. The nearest school rated Outstanding by Ofsted is Ashton Gate Primary School, just 0.8 km away. Compass Point is a state-funded, mixed primary for ages 3 to 11 with no religious character, led by headteacher Jim McCall. It has capacity for 284 pupils but currently enrols 220, and a notably high proportion — 45.2% — are eligible for free school meals, well above the national average. The school also offers nursery provision.
Key Details
The full report on this school
The inspection in plain English, admissions context, and how this school compares to nearby alternatives — all in one full school report.
- Ofsted inspection in plain EnglishStrengths, concerns and what inspectors flagged
- Parent View survey resultsWhat parents told Ofsted — when the school has 10+ responses
- Where Ofsted and parents disagreeGaps to probe + questions to ask at the open day
- Admissions & catchmentAdmission criteria, distance cutoffs (where the LA publishes them)
- Nearby schools comparedBackup options with Ofsted, demand and distance
- Attendance & behaviour dataPersistent absentees, suspensions and exclusions vs national
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
2 Nov 2022Source: Ofsted, 12 Jan 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
Facilities
8Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
11Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
SEND Support
Resourced ProvisionSource: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
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