Hopelands Preparatory School
Hopelands Preparatory School is an independent school in Stonehouse for pupils aged 3 to 11. It has 82 pupils on roll. The latest Ofsted rating for Hopelands Preparatory School is Good, from an inspection in July 2008.
Ofsted inspection: July 2008.
| Type | Independent School / Other independent school |
| Age Range | 3-11 |
| Religion | Unknown |
| Address | 38-40 Regent Street Stonehouse Gloucestershire GL10 2AD |
| Reference Number | 115805 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 82 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 35.37%
Girls: 64.63% |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 2 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 3 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 4 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 5 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 6 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|
Hopelands School is performing well, offering a good quality of education to its pupils aged three to eleven. The school has consistently met its aims since its founding in 1954, providing an environment focused on holistic well-being and personal development. The curriculum is robust, exceeding expectations, with pupils making good progress. The school has improved significantly since its last inspection in 2005, now effectively serving its diverse student body, including those with learning difficulties.
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 12 Jun 2008 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 12 Jun 2008 | Standard inspection: |
| 26 Sep 2005 | Standard inspection |
Strengths
- Pupils demonstrate very good attitudes to learning.
- Strong personal development, particularly in social skills and community involvement.
- Effective specialist teaching in Key Stage 2.
- Good support for diverse learning needs, including for those with learning difficulties.
- Robust extracurricular activities enhancing pupil engagement.
- Outstanding behavior and excellent attendance among pupils.
Areas for Improvement
- Inconsistent use of assessment to plan differentiated activities for all pupil abilities.
- Some pupils experience confusion with tasks that do not match their skill levels.
- Limited experience with control technology and databases hampers ICT skills development.
In 2025–26, 26.8% of pupils at Hopelands Preparatory School were on SEN support (nationally 18.4%) and 0.0% had an education, health and care (EHC) plan (nationally 7.9%).
Source: Department for Education, Special educational needs in England (the 2025–26 school census). SEN support is extra help in school without an EHC plan. National figures are for all state-funded independent school schools. Counts are as published, with small numbers not hidden.
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| Name | Distance |
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Archway School
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What is Hopelands Preparatory School's Ofsted rating?
The latest Ofsted rating for Hopelands Preparatory School is Good, from an inspection in July 2008.
When was Hopelands Preparatory School last inspected by Ofsted?
Hopelands Preparatory School was last inspected in July 2008.
How many pupils does Hopelands Preparatory School have?
Hopelands Preparatory School has 82 pupils on roll.
What age range does Hopelands Preparatory School cover?
Hopelands Preparatory School for pupils aged 3 to 11.
Where is Hopelands Preparatory School?
Hopelands Preparatory School is at 38-40 Regent Street, Stonehouse, Gloucestershire, GL10 2AD.