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Hope School
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- Wigan WN3 6SP
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Academic Progress: Pupils continue to make excellent progress from their different starting points.
Behaviour and Attitudes: The school is a calm and orderly environment. Pupils behave extremely well and exhibit excellent attitudes to their learning.
Support for Pupils Falling Behind: Any pupil who falls behind is quickly identified and helped to catch up.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave well with effective support for those who struggle.
Academic Progress: Variable success due to inconsistent curriculum clarity and delivery.
Support for Pupils Falling Behind: Need better tracking of attendance and behaviour patterns for timely support.
Teacher Engagement: Staff have access to ongoing effective training to be highly skilled.
Impact of Teaching on Student Progress: Teachers, teaching assistants and therapists work together to enable pupils to thrive.
Strengths or Challenges with Teaching Staff: Relationships between pupils and staff are strong; teachers teach the curriculum with great skill.
Teacher Engagement: Staff greet pupils warmly and collaborate closely with parents.
Impact of Teaching on Student Progress: Teaching sometimes lacks clarity in key knowledge, affecting learning outcomes.
Strengths or Challenges with Teaching Staff: Teachers generally follow school strategies but sometimes assume secured learning prematurely.
Opportunities for Parent Involvement: Parents are highly supportive and involved in the school community.
Communication with Parents: Parents say staff are very approachable and communicate effectively.
Parent Satisfaction: Parents are delighted with the school and report high satisfaction.
Opportunities for Parent Involvement: Staff work closely with parents to understand pupil needs.
Communication with Parents: Effective communication regarding additional support requirements.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Staff know what to do if they have any concerns about a pupil's welfare or safety.
Actions to Enhance Education Quality: Leaders have developed a personalised curriculum for early years through to post-16.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Leadership works closely with governors to ensure decisions benefit pupils.
Actions to Enhance Education Quality: Curriculum refinement underway for improved student learning outcomes.
Managing Bullying and Ensuring Safety: Bullying is extremely rare and pupils feel valued and safe.
Behaviour and Attitudes of Pupils: Pupils respond well to instructions and exhibit excellent attitudes to learning.
Promoting Pupils' Welfare and Safety: Safeguarding is effective with detailed records and trained staff.
Managing Bullying and Ensuring Safety: Safeguarding arrangements are effective and prioritize student welfare.
Behaviour and Attitudes of Pupils: Overall positive with rare disturbances; school needs improved tracking.
Promoting Pupils' Welfare and Safety: Strong focus on strength-based development, although procedural improvements needed.
Extracurricular Activities & Clubs: Pupils benefit from a wide range of extra-curricular opportunities.
Balancing Academics with Extracurriculars: The school provides opportunities that help pupils learn about the world around them.
Outdoor Facilities: Specialist resources like the hydrotherapy pool and sensory areas allow varied activities.
Extracurricular Activities & Clubs: Varied activities like fitness and cooking are enjoyed by pupils.
Balancing Academics with Extracurriculars: Extracurricular opportunities are recognized; more integration may benefit learning.
Outdoor Facilities: Outdoor activities are valued by students.
Career Counselling Services: Pupils benefit from work experience and carefully planned careers advice.
Preparation for Next Key Stage: Older pupils visit local high schools and sixth form colleges for further development.
Career Counselling Services: Sixth form students engage in work-related activities for informed progression choices.
Preparation for Next Key Stage: Work-related activities aid in preparing students for future studies or employment.
Support for SEND: The school caters successfully for pupils with severe learning difficulties and physical/medical needs.
Support for SEND: Effective SEND identification and support, though curriculum clarity needs improvement.
Subjects Offered: Pupils study for a range of accredited qualifications including functional skills awards in literacy and numeracy.
Subjects Offered: Broad curriculum covers wide range of topics from early years to sixth form.
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Hope School is a All-through, Co-Ed school located in Greater Manchester, North West.
It has 227 students from age 2-19 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 6 : 1.
This school rated Outstanding by recent Ofsted inspection.
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In the larger educational context, where achievement, equality, and independence are major aspirations for everyone, we work to reach the highest standards while keeping the unique needs of each learner and student as our primary focus. At Hope School and College, we all share a vision of excellence in which the culture of learning is ingrained in each and every one of us due to the highest standards of instruction. The faculty, students, and everyone else involved in Hope School and College celebrate and share in one other's successes. Each of us has an important role to perform. Independent thought and creativity are valued at Hope School and College. Everyone has the chance to expand their understanding of their own originality and distinctiveness at Hope School and College. While placing a strong emphasis on the major curriculum areas and the development of student skills, we make sure that our curriculum is diversified. promoting development on the psychological, social, and emotional levels as well as a greater understanding of cultural, moral, and spiritual values. educating all students for life's opportunities, obligations, and experiences supporting each student's capacity to take part in and direct their own learning so they can investigate, inquire about, and challenge. establishing the school as a community resource centre that offers knowledge, materials, and guidance. encouraging and assisting personnel in their commitment to communication and professional development.
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| Phase of Education | All-through | All-through | All-through |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Special Schools | Special Schools | Special Schools |
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| Ofset report | Outstanding | Good | Good |
| Age range | 2-19 | 4-19 | 4-18 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 6.8 | 7.2 | - |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - | - |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Primary Exam Result
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | - | 100 | 97 |
| Reading | - | 101 | 98 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 0% | 61.77% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 9.09% | 7.42% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | -4.4 | Well Below Average |
| Writing | -4.1 | Well Below Average |
| Maths | -4.5 | Well Below Average |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | - | 99 | 96 |
| Reading | - | 98 | 95 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 0% | 63.36% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 9.95% | 9.72% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | 0.6 | Average |
| Writing | 1.1 | Above Average |
| Maths | 2.4 | Above Average |
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | - | 99 | 94 |
| Reading | - | 100 | 95 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 0% | 66.95% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 10.8% | 9.16% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | -6.2 | Well Below Average |
| Writing | -6.4 | Well Below Average |
| Maths | -5.8 | Well Below Average |
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | - | 98 | 93 |
| Reading | - | 97 | 93 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 0% | 61.61% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 9.16% | 8.19% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | -4.7 | Well Below Average |
| Writing | -5.8 | Well Below Average |
| Maths | -5.5 | Well Below Average |
Secondary Exam Result
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | - | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | - | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 26.43% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 42.54% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | - | 21.39% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | - | 7.04% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | - | 11.04% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | - | 2.64 | 2.83 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 100% | 88.18% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 8 | 157 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 100% | 78% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 0% | 36.14% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 0% | 4.55% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 27.73% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 100% | 9.64% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 5.36% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 0% | 5.05% | 3.59% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | - | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | - | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 30.32% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 43.93% | 45.33% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | - | 19.29% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | - | 9.71% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | - | 12.39% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | - | 2.73 | 2.97 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 100% | 89.59% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 17 | 150 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 100% | 83.05% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 0% | 39.41% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 0% | 5.32% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 28.27% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 100% | 10.09% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 3.32% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 0% | 3.27% | 2.13% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | - | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | - | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 27.24% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 44.6% | 43.41% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | - | 18.56% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | - | 8.04% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | - | 12.24% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | - | 2.69 | 2.88 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 100% | 87.37% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 12 | 144 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 100% | 76.89% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 0% | 32.53% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 0% | 6.63% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 27.32% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 100% | 10.37% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 5.74% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 0% | 4.89% | 2.75% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | - | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | - | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 26.36% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 43.23% | 42.62% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | - | 16.91% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | - | 7.5% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | - | 11.91% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | - | 2.7 | 2.84 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 92% | 86.24% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 12 | 149 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 65.71% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 28.18% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | - | 3.35% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 31.06% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | - | 5.06% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 5.12% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 4.18% | 2.05% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | - | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | - | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 25.14% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 42.71% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | - | 18.9% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | - | 10.33% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | - | 12.19% | 16.26% |
| EBacc average points score | - | - | - |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 100% | 86.06% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 15 | 156 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | 100% | 68.47% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 29.71% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | - | 6.24% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 29.24% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | 100% | 11.12% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 8.47% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 3.53% | 2.45% |
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Holidays & terms
Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 21st Oct 2024 - 25th Oct 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 21st Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 20th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 26th Oct 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 20th Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
6 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Hope School
Local authority ratio 20 : 1