Hope High School
Catchment Area, Reviews and Key Information

Secondary
Special school
PUPILS
113
AGES
11 - 16
GENDER
Mixed
TYPE
Community special school

How Does The School Perform?

Good
NATIONAL AVG. 2.09
Ofsted Inspection
(03/06/2025)
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92%
NATIONAL AVG. 86%
Happiness Rating

Ofsted Parent View

6.8:1
NATIONAL AVG. 16.3:1
Pupil/Teacher ratio
39.4%
NATIONAL AVG. 26.5%
Persistent Absence
0.9%
NATIONAL AVG. 18.6%
Pupils first language
not English
67.2%
NATIONAL AVG. 27.3%
Free school meals
Carfield
Clay Brow
Skelmersdale
WN8 9DP
01695721066

School Description

Pupils flourish at this school. They are calm, kind and courteous. Pupils value the extremely positive relationships that they have with staff, who care for them exceptionally well. Pupils are first-rate ambassadors for their school. They represent their school with a high level of pride. Pupils are happy. All of the pupils at this school have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). The school makes the promotion of their social and emotional development a priority. As a result, most pupils rise to the high aspirations that the school has for their achievement. Pupils display conduct that is consistently impeccable. Pupils make the most of the opportunities that the school provides for them. Activities such as strategy gaming, outdoor learning, sports and music clubs help pupils to further their talents and interests. Trips to the theatre, the zoo and local businesses help pupils to develop their understanding of the world. Pupils deepen their understanding of the subjects that they study through cultural visits. For example, pupils learn about Shakespeare when they make an overnight visit to Stratford-upon-Avon. During residential stays, pupils take part in outdoor and adventurous activities, which help them to develop confidence and independence.

Hope High School Parent Reviews



96% Parents Recommend This School
Strongly Agree 64% Agree 28% Disagree 8% Strongly Disagree 0% Don't Know 0% {"strongly_agree"=>64, "agree"=>28, "disagree"=>8, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>0} Figures based on 25 responses up to 18-12-2019
Strongly Agree 68% Agree 24% Disagree 8% Strongly Disagree 0% Don't Know 0% {"strongly_agree"=>68, "agree"=>24, "disagree"=>8, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>0} Figures based on 25 responses up to 18-12-2019
Strongly Agree 40% Agree 52% Disagree 4% Strongly Disagree 0% Don't Know 4% {"strongly_agree"=>40, "agree"=>52, "disagree"=>4, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>4} Figures based on 25 responses up to 18-12-2019
My Child Has Not Been Bullied 40% Strongly Agree 36% Agree 20% Disagree 0% Strongly Disagree 0% Don't Know 4% {"my_child_has_not_been_bullied"=>40, "strongly_agree"=>36, "agree"=>20, "disagree"=>0, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>4} Figures based on 25 responses up to 18-12-2019
Strongly Agree 56% Agree 32% Disagree 12% Strongly Disagree 0% Don't Know 0% {"strongly_agree"=>56, "agree"=>32, "disagree"=>12, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>0} Figures based on 25 responses up to 18-12-2019
I Have Not Raised Any Concerns 8% Strongly Agree 76% Agree 12% Disagree 4% Strongly Disagree 0% Don't Know 0% {"i_have_not_raised_any_concerns"=>8, "strongly_agree"=>76, "agree"=>12, "disagree"=>4, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>0} Figures based on 25 responses up to 18-12-2019
Strongly Agree 83% Agree 13% Disagree 4% Strongly Disagree 0% Don't Know 0% {"strongly_agree"=>83, "agree"=>13, "disagree"=>4, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>0} Figures based on 24 responses up to 18-12-2019
Strongly Agree 44% Agree 44% Disagree 0% Strongly Disagree 4% Don't Know 8% {"strongly_agree"=>44, "agree"=>44, "disagree"=>0, "strongly_disagree"=>4, "dont_know"=>8} Figures based on 25 responses up to 18-12-2019
Strongly Agree 52% Agree 40% Disagree 4% Strongly Disagree 0% Don't Know 4% {"strongly_agree"=>52, "agree"=>40, "disagree"=>4, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>4} Figures based on 25 responses up to 18-12-2019
Strongly Agree 72% Agree 28% Disagree 0% Strongly Disagree 0% Don't Know 0% {"strongly_agree"=>72, "agree"=>28, "disagree"=>0, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>0} Figures based on 25 responses up to 18-12-2019
Strongly Agree 56% Agree 40% Disagree 4% Strongly Disagree 0% Don't Know 0% {"strongly_agree"=>56, "agree"=>40, "disagree"=>4, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>0} Figures based on 25 responses up to 18-12-2019
Strongly Agree 32% Agree 44% Disagree 4% Strongly Disagree 4% Don't Know 16% {"strongly_agree"=>32, "agree"=>44, "disagree"=>4, "strongly_disagree"=>4, "dont_know"=>16} Figures based on 25 responses up to 18-12-2019
Strongly Agree 60% Agree 36% Disagree 0% Strongly Disagree 0% Don't Know 4% {"strongly_agree"=>60, "agree"=>36, "disagree"=>0, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>4} Figures based on 25 responses up to 18-12-2019
Yes 96% No 4% {"yes"=>96, "no"=>4} Figures based on 25 responses up to 18-12-2019

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