Hopefields Education CiC

Hopefields Education CiC is performing very strongly overall. The school, which caters for pupils with complex social, emotional and mental health needs, most of whom have an education, health and care plan, has been judged exceptional for attendance and behaviour and for inclusion. Safeguarding standards are met, and all independent school standards are met. Pupils often join after disruption to their education and with significant learning gaps, but leaders provide a highly effective transition, strong pastoral support and a consistent approach that helps most pupils attend regularly, behave exceptionally well and engage positively in school life. The quality of education is also a notable strength. Achievement, curriculum and teaching, leadership and governance, and personal development and wellbeing are all strong. Leaders have a clear understanding of the curriculum, prioritise important knowledge, and adapt teaching well to meet pupils' needs. Pupils gain appropriate qualifications and move on to positive destinations. Staff feel well supported, parents are overwhelmingly positive, and pupils speak highly of the care and support they receive. There are no significant weaknesses identified in the report. The only next step is for leaders to continue building on and sustaining the high standards already developed across the curriculum and teaching.

Strengths

• Attendance strategies are applied consistently and lead to significant attendance improvements for most pupils.
• Pupils' behaviour is exemplary, with respectful relationships and no concerns about bullying or discrimination.
• Inclusion is exceptional, with strong transition support for pupils who have experienced disruption to education.
• Leaders identify barriers to learning well and provide timely, bespoke support.
• Achievement is closely monitored, helping pupils gain qualifications and move to positive destinations.
• The curriculum is high-quality, carefully prioritised and adapted well to pupils' needs.
• Teachers are subject experts who develop vocabulary and reinforce key concepts effectively.
• Leadership and governance are strong, with leaders meeting statutory duties and independent school standards.
• Staff benefit from a highly effective culture of professional learning and support for wellbeing.
• Pastoral support helps pupils understand and regulate their emotions and participate fully.
• Personal development includes well-planned RSHE, online safety, consent and healthy relationships.
• Pupils benefit from purposeful experiences, including the school farm and careers-related visits.
• Safeguarding standards are met, and pupils feel safe and well supported.

In 2025–26, 7.9% of pupils at Hopefields Education CiC were on SEN support (nationally 18.4%) and 92.1% 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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What is Hopefields Education CiC's Ofsted rating?

The latest Ofsted rating for Hopefields Education CiC is Strong standard, from an inspection in September 2026.

When was Hopefields Education CiC last inspected by Ofsted?

Hopefields Education CiC was last inspected in September 2026.

How many pupils does Hopefields Education CiC have?

Hopefields Education CiC has 38 pupils on roll.

What age range does Hopefields Education CiC cover?

Hopefields Education CiC for pupils aged 11 to 16.

What are Hopefields Education CiC's GCSE results?

In 2024 its average Attainment 8 score was 8.6, and 0% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in both English and maths GCSE.

Where is Hopefields Education CiC?

Hopefields Education CiC is at Hopefields School, 16 High Force Road, Riverside Park, Middlesbrough, TS2 1RH.