Hope House School
Hope House School is an independent special school in Newark for pupils aged 5 to 19. It has 32 pupils on roll. The latest Ofsted rating for Hope House School is Good, from an inspection in June 2024.
Ofsted inspection: June 2024.
| Type | Independent School / Other independent special school |
| Age Range | 5-19 |
| Religion | Unknown |
| Address | Barnby Road Balderton Newark Nottinghamshire NG24 3NE |
| Phone | 01636529772 |
| Reference Number | 135393 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 32 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 71.88%
Girls: 28.13% |
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 |
| 7 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 8 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 9 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 10 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 11 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 12 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 13 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|
Hope House School has demonstrated a good overall performance in its recent inspection, marking a significant improvement from its previous requires improvement rating. The school is well-regarded by pupils and parents, with strong relationships fostering a nurturing environment that supports individual needs. The curriculum is personalized and appropriately tailored to meet the education, health, and care plans of each pupil, contributing positively to their personal and academic development. Although the school excels in creating a structured and calm setting for learning, it is essential that staff enhance their consistency in teaching approaches, particularly in reading.
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 14 May 2024 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 14 May 2024 | Standard inspection: |
| 14 Jun 2022 | Standard inspection: |
| 10 Nov 2021 | Additional inspection |
| 02 Mar 2021 | Additional inspection |
| 28 Jan 2020 | Standard inspection: |
| 25 Apr 2017 | Standard inspection: |
| 11 Feb 2014 | Standard inspection: |
| 11 Jan 2011 | Standard inspection: |
Strengths
- Strong staff-pupil relationships promoting a nurturing environment.
- Personalized curriculum effectively aligned with pupils' needs.
- High-quality personal development opportunities outside the classroom.
- Well-supported early communication skills development.
- Effective safeguards and health and safety measures in place.
Areas for Improvement
- Inconsistent teaching approaches in phonics and reading.
- Lack of precise targets in personal development plans for some pupils.
In 2025–26, 0.0% of pupils at Hope House School were on SEN support (nationally 18.4%) and 100.0% 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.
| Name | Distance |
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Chuter Ede Primary School
Wolfit Avenue, Balderton, Newark, Nottinghamshire, NG24 3PQ |
0.6 miles |
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Highfields School
London Road, Newark, NG24 3AL |
0.62 miles |
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John Hunt Academy
London Road, New Balderton, Newark, Nottinghamshire, NG24 3BN |
0.64 miles |
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Barnby Road Academy Primary and Nursery school
John Gold Avenue, Newark, Nottinghamshire, NG24 1RU |
0.91 miles |
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Coddington CofE Primary and Nursery School
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1.23 miles |
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The King's Church of England Primary Academy
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1.35 miles |
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The Sir Donald Bailey Academy
Bailey Road, Newark, Nottinghamshire, NG24 4EP |
1.36 miles |
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Mount CofE Primary School
Kings Road, Newark, Nottinghamshire, NG24 1EW |
1.56 miles |
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Newark Flying High Academy
Warburton Street, Newark, Nottinghamshire, NG24 1LT |
1.56 miles |
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Holy Trinity Catholic Voluntary Academy
Boundary Road, Newark, Nottinghamshire, NG24 4AU |
1.71 miles |
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Christ Church C of E Primary School
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1.73 miles |
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Bishop Alexander L.E.A.D. Academy
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2.08 miles |
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Winthorpe Primary School
Thoroughfare Lane, Winthorpe, Newark, Nottinghamshire, NG24 2NN |
2.71 miles |
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The Claypole Church of England Primary School
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2.89 miles |
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St Peter's Crosskeys CofE Academy
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2.93 miles |
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Muskham Primary School
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4.02 miles |
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All Saints Anglican/Methodist Primary School
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| Name | Distance |
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The Newark Academy
London Road, Balderton, Newark, Nottinghamshire, NG24 3AL |
0.45 miles |
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Newark Orchard School
London Road, Balderton, Newark, NG24 3AL |
0.5 miles |
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Magnus Church of England Academy
Earp Avenue, Newark, Nottinghamshire, NG24 4AB |
1.1 miles |
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The Suthers School
Cross Lane, Fernwood, Newark, Nottinghamshire, NG24 3NH |
1.65 miles |
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What is Hope House School's Ofsted rating?
The latest Ofsted rating for Hope House School is Good, from an inspection in June 2024.
When was Hope House School last inspected by Ofsted?
Hope House School was last inspected in June 2024.
How many pupils does Hope House School have?
Hope House School has 32 pupils on roll.
What age range does Hope House School cover?
Hope House School for pupils aged 5 to 19.
Where is Hope House School?
Hope House School is at Barnby Road, Balderton, Newark, Nottinghamshire, NG24 3NE.