Open Free School Mixed

The Compass School

373 London Road, Romford, RM7 9NU
Part of: UNITY SCHOOLS PARTNERSHIP (Multi-academy trust)
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The Compass School
Romford, RM7 9NU
40 Pupils
60 Capacity
7–16 Age Range
57.50% FSM %
26 Boys
14 Girls
About The Compass School

Located in Romford (RM7 9NU), The Compass School is a mixed-gender Not applicable school for pupils aged 7–16, classified as Free Schools and situated within the local authority of Havering.

It has 40 pupils on roll. School capacity: 60. Current headteacher: Catharine Wensley.

Data for The Compass School comes from the Department for Education's official establishment register. For the most up-to-date admissions or contact details, visit the school directly.

School Details
Establishment Type Free schools special
Type Group Free Schools
Phase of Education Not applicable
Status Open
Local Authority Havering
Region London
Administrative District Havering
Parliamentary Constituency Romford
Ward Rush Green & Crowlands
Urban / Rural Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy Non-selective
Religious Character None
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision No Nursery Classes
Trust / Sponsor UNITY SCHOOLS PARTNERSHIP
Opened 01-09-2023
UKPRN 10093071
URN 149720
Data Last Updated 12-02-2026
Governors & Trustees (12)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mr Sam Proctor Chair of Local Governing Body 16/07/2025 10/03/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Angie Roques Chair of Local Governing Body 16/10/2023 15/07/2025 Nominated by other body and appointed by GB
Miss Katie Chapman Local Governor 07/10/2025 06/10/2028 Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates
Mrs Victoria Dickerson Local Governor 11/03/2024 10/03/2027 Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates
Ms Annie Gammon Local Governor 11/12/2023 10/12/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Miss Beth Mackenzie Local Governor 10/05/2023 10/05/2027 Original (signatory) members
Mrs Cara Pierson Local Governor 11/03/2024 23/04/2025 Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates
Mr Sam Proctor Local Governor 11/03/2025 15/07/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Marc Rowland Local Governor 10/05/2023 09/05/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Ms Chantelle Sargeant Local Governor 07/10/2025 06/10/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Fran Theodorou Local Governor 11/03/2024 14/05/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Avril Weatherley Local Governor 11/03/2024 10/03/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Schools Nearby
St Edward's Church of England Academy
0.09 km • Romford
Other
Crowlands Primary School
0.83 km • Romford
Other
Warren Junior School
0.86 km • Romford
Other
Furze Infant School
0.91 km • Romford
Other
The Warren School
0.97 km • Romford
Other
Robert Clack School
1.07 km • Dagenham
Other
Frequently Asked Questions
The Compass School is a Free schools special (group: Free Schools) in Romford, Havering.
The Compass School has 40 pupils, with a capacity of 60.
The Compass School caters for pupils aged 7 to 16.
The admissions policy at The Compass School is: Non-selective.
The Headteacher at The Compass School is Ms Catharine Wensley.
The Compass School is at 373 London Road, Romford, RM7 9NU, in the Havering local authority, London.
Sixth form at The Compass School: Does not have a sixth form.
The Compass School is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Ms Catharine Wensley
373 London Road, Romford, RM7 9NU
01708393247
www.thecompassschool.org/
Location
RM7 9NU  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 149720
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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