Hope High School
| Type | Special School / Community special school |
| Age Range | 11-16 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Carfield Clay Brow Skelmersdale Lancashire WN8 9DP |
| Phone | 01695721066 |
| Reference Number | 119898 |
Hope High School has effectively maintained the standards identified at its last inspection and continues to provide a supportive and nurturing environment for its pupils. All students have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), and the school prioritizes their social and emotional development. The positive relationships between pupils and staff foster a sense of pride and well-being, contributing to impeccable conduct and high levels of pupil happiness. The curriculum is ambitious and broad, preparing pupils well for the next stages of their education, although there are areas for improvement in addressing learning gaps.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 113 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 79.65%
Girls: 20.35% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 62.8% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 0.9% |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 18 | 7 | 25 |
| 8 | 17 | 6 | 23 |
| 9 | 22 | 2 | 24 |
| 10 | 17 | 4 | 21 |
| 11 | 16 | 4 | 20 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 89.4% |
| Mixed, Other | 6.2% |
| White, Other | 1.8% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.9% |
| Pakistani | 0.9% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 03 Jun 2025 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 03 Jun 2025 | School inspection |
| 17 Dec 2019 | School inspection |
| 27 Jan 2015 | Full inspection: |
| 07 Oct 2014 | Monitoring visit |
| 07 Mar 2014 | Monitoring visit |
| 13 Nov 2013 | Monitoring visit |
| 26 Jun 2013 | Monitoring visit |
| 19 Mar 2013 | Full inspection: |
| 15 Nov 2011 | Monitoring visit |
| 06 Jul 2010 | Full inspection: |
| 16 Jan 2007 | Full inspection: |
| 18 Nov 2002 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Pupils flourish and display impeccable conduct.
- Strong and positive relationships between staff and pupils.
- Comprehensive approach to supporting pupils with SEND.
- Ambitious and well-designed curriculum with a variety of subjects.
- Effective support for reading and communication needs.
- Strong emphasis on personal development and emotional intelligence.
- Pupils are well-prepared for future education and employment.
Areas for Improvement
- Some teaching does not sufficiently address gaps in pupils' knowledge.
- Occasional misalignment of activities with pupils' individual needs.
Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
- English
- Maths
- 3 subjects from qualifications that count towards the English Baccalaureate (EBacc), like sciences, language and history
- 3 more GCSE qualifications (including EBacc subjects) or technical awards from a list approved by the Department for Education
Each grade a pupil gets is assigned a point score from 9 (the highest) to 1 (the lowest). These scores are added up, with English and maths counted twice.
| School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|
| 13.1 |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 5% | ||
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 5% |
Attainment 8 Score
Note: Exam results were not published in 2021 and 2022 due to the pandemic.
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
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