Hope School

Hope School continues to excel and has maintained the high standards set in its previous inspection. The school provides a nurturing environment where pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities thrive academically and socially. With a strong focus on individualized support and a well-structured curriculum, the school ensures that students receive the help they need to overcome previous educational disruptions and achieve their full potential. The positive relationships between staff and students foster an atmosphere of trust and respect, contributing to high levels of attendance and engagement among pupils.

Strengths

• Pupils thrive academically and socially in a supportive environment.
• Strong emphasis on individualized support for pupils with SEND.
• High-quality curriculum effectively tailored to meet pupils' distinct needs.
• Positive relationships between staff and pupils promote impressive behaviour.
• Extensive range of extra-curricular activities strengthens life skills.
• Commitment from governors ensures ongoing support and challenge for the school.

In 2024–25 pupils at Hope School attended 88.1% of sessions (the national figure for special schools was 87.2%). 29.0% of pupils were persistently absent, missing at least one session in ten (nationally 35.3%).

Sessions missed

Pupils persistently absent

Source: Department for Education, Pupil absence in schools in England. Each year is the one the school year ends in (2025 is 2024/25). Persistent absence means missing 10% or more of sessions; severe absence means 50% or more. No figures were published for 2019/20.

In 2024–25, 0.0% of pupils at Hope School were suspended at least once (nationally 5.1%). No pupils were permanently excluded.

Pupils suspended at least once

Source: Department for Education, Suspensions and permanent exclusions in England. Each year is the one the school year ends in (2025 is 2024/25). A pupil can be suspended more than once, so suspensions per 100 pupils can be higher than the share of pupils suspended. Very small numbers are hidden by the DfE. Exclusion figures dropped in 2020 and 2021 because of school closures.

In 2025–26 Hope School had 4.4 pupils for each teacher (the national figure for special schools was 6.6). Of its teachers in 2024–25, 20.6% were no longer at the school a year later (nationally 14.5%).

Pupils per teacher

Teachers who left the school within a year

Source: Department for Education, School workforce in England. Each year is the one the school year ends in (2025 is 2024/25). Pupils per teacher counts full-time-equivalent pupils and teachers. Turnover is the share of a year's teachers (full-time equivalent) who were not at the school the following year, whether they moved to another school or left state-funded teaching. Turnover and sickness figures run one year behind the ratios. Sick leave is the share of teachers who took at least one day in the year, so it swings widely at small schools, where a few teachers can make it 0% or 100%. The national figures are for all state schools of the same type.

In 2025–26 Hope School had 68 pupils, 100.0% of them with an education, health and care (EHC) plan (nationally 99.5%).

It says it provides for: social, emotional and mental health.

Pupils by main type of need

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 special school schools. Counts are as published, with small numbers not hidden.

In 2025–26 Hope School received £32,522 and spent £33,343 for each of its 68 pupils. It ended the year with reserves of £109,000 (£1,607 per pupil).

Income per pupil

Spending per pupil

Source: Department for Education, Financial Benchmarking and Insights Tool. Each year is the one the financial year ends in (2024 is 2023–24).

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What is Hope School's Ofsted rating?

The latest Ofsted rating for Hope School is Outstanding, from an inspection in January 2025.

When was Hope School last inspected by Ofsted?

Hope School was last inspected in January 2025.

How many pupils does Hope School have?

Hope School has 68 pupils on roll.

What age range does Hope School cover?

Hope School for pupils aged 5 to 11.

What are Hope School's SATs (KS2) results?

In 2025, 0% of Year 6 pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths.

Where is Hope School?

Hope School is at 251 Hartsbourne Avenue, Liverpool, Merseyside, L25 2RY.