Hope School
Details
| Age Range | 2-19 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Type | Special school, Community special school |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Local Authority | Wigan |
| Address | Kelvin Grove, WN3 6SP |
| School Website | www.hope.wigan.sch.uk |
| Telephone | 1942824150 |
| URN | 106543 |
School Census
| Total | 227 |
| Girls/Boys | 85/142 |
| Girls/Boys Ratio | 37.4%/62.6% |
| % pupils where English not first language | 6.2% |
| No. pupils eligible for free school meals | 84 |
| Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support | 5.7% |
Ofsted Ratings
Ofsted Inspections
The latest Ofsted inspection was on 25/06/2014 and the overall effectiveness rating was Outstanding.
| Start Date | Ofsted Rating |
|---|---|
| 25/06/2014 | Outstanding |
| 12/01/2009 | Outstanding |
| Inspection Date | 25/06/2014 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Outstanding |
| Inspection Date | 12/01/2009 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Outstanding |
Ofsted Inspection Timeline
| Inspection Date | Inspection Type | Inspection Report |
|---|---|---|
| 10 June 2025 | School inspection | View |
| 16 April 2024 | School inspection | View |
| 27 September 2018 | Short inspection | View |
| 25 June 2014 | Full inspection: Outstanding | View |
| 14 February 2011 | Curriculum and development visit | View |
| 12 January 2009 | Full inspection: Outstanding | View |
| 16 November 2005 | Full inspection: Outstanding | View |
| 26 June 2000 | Full inspection | View |
Secondary Results
| Secondary Results 2024 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | NE |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | NE |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | NE |
| Entering EBacc | NE |
| EBacc average point score | NE |
| Progress 8 | NE |
| Secondary Results 2023 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | NE |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | NE |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | NE |
| Entering EBacc | NE |
| EBacc average point score | NE |
| Progress 8 | NE |
| Secondary Results 2022 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | NE |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | NE |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | NE |
| Entering EBacc | - |
| EBacc average point score | NE |
| Progress 8 | NE |
Primary Results
| Primary Results 2024 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 0% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% |
| Reading | - |
| Maths | - |
| Reading Progress | - |
| Writing Progress | - |
| Maths Progress | - |
| Primary Results 2023 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 0 |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0 |
| Reading | - |
| Maths | - |
| Reading Progress | -4.4 |
| Writing Progress | -4.1 |
| Maths Progress | -4.5 |
| Primary Results 2019 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 0% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% |
| Reading | - |
| Maths | - |
| Reading Progress | 0.6 |
| Writing Progress | 1.1 |
| Maths Progress | 2.4 |
| Primary Results 2018 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 0% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% |
| Reading | - |
| Maths | - |
| Reading Progress | -6.2 |
| Writing Progress | -6.4 |
| Maths Progress | -5.8 |
Parents View
| My child is happy at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 90% |
| agree | 10% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 90% |
| agree | 10% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree | 76% |
| agree | 19% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 5% |
| My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | |
| strongly agree | 0% |
| agree | 0% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 5% |
| not applicable | 95% |
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree | 76% |
| agree | 24% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly | |
| strongly agree | 43% |
| agree | 10% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| not applicable | 48% |
| Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)? | |
| yes | 90% |
| no | 10% |
| My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | |
| strongly agree | 89% |
| agree | 11% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| dont know | 0% |
| The school has high expectations for my child. | |
| strongly agree | 76% |
| agree | 19% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 5% |
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 81% |
| agree | 19% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree | 76% |
| agree | 19% |
| disagree | 5% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 71% |
| agree | 19% |
| disagree | 5% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 5% |
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 67% |
| agree | 19% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 14% |
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree | 76% |
| agree | 19% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 5% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent. | |
| yes | 100% |
| no | 0% |
Ethnicity
| time period | 2023-24 |
| white british ethnic origin | 87.2% |
| african ethnic origin | 2.2% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 1.8% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 1.8% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 1.3% |
| indian ethnic origin | 1.3% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 1.3% |
| traveller of irish heritage ethnic origin | 0.9% |
| any other black background ethnic origin | 0.9% |
| time period | 2022-23 |
| white british ethnic origin | 88.1% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 1.8% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 1.8% |
| african ethnic origin | 1.8% |
| indian ethnic origin | 1.3% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 1.3% |
| traveller of irish heritage ethnic origin | 0.9% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 0.9% |
| any other black background ethnic origin | 0.9% |
Nearby Schools
Marus Bridge Primary School
(0.00 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 4-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: Kelvin Grove, , WN3 6SP
St Paul's Church of England Primary School
(0.33 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Outstanding
Age: 4-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: Warrington Road, , WN3 6SB
St Aidan's Catholic Primary School, Wigan
(0.51 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Outstanding
Age: 3-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: Holmes House Avenue, , WN3 6EE