Hope School
URN: 106543 • Wigan WN3 6SP
Overview
- Name
- Hope School
- URN
- 106543
- Type
- Community special school
- Phase
- Not applicable
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Outstanding
- Ranking score
- 78.5 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Susan Lucas (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01942824150
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Kelvin Grove, Wigan WN3 6SP
Summary
Hope School is a community special school located in Wigan, catering to the educational needs of 235 pupils aged 2 to 19 with a range of severe learning difficulties and complex physical or medical needs. The school emphasizes a supportive and inclusive environment, aiming to provide a rich and progressive education tailored to individual requirements. The dedicated staff work collaboratively to ensure that each student can achieve their full potential.
The curriculum at Hope School is designed to be dynamic and engaging, focusing on personal, social, and emotional growth alongside core academic subjects. The school prioritizes creativity and independence, encouraging students to actively participate in their learning journey. Regular assessments and reviews, including Education, Health and Care (EHC) Plans, are conducted to ensure that each pupil receives the necessary support.
Hope School fosters a strong sense of community, involving parents, staff, and governors in the educational process. The school is committed to excellence and continuous improvement, aiming to prepare students for the opportunities and responsibilities of life beyond school.
The curriculum at Hope School is designed to be dynamic and engaging, focusing on personal, social, and emotional growth alongside core academic subjects. The school prioritizes creativity and independence, encouraging students to actively participate in their learning journey. Regular assessments and reviews, including Education, Health and Care (EHC) Plans, are conducted to ensure that each pupil receives the necessary support.
Hope School fosters a strong sense of community, involving parents, staff, and governors in the educational process. The school is committed to excellence and continuous improvement, aiming to prepare students for the opportunities and responsibilities of life beyond school.
Useful links
- Governors (governance)
- SEN Information Report (Local Offer) (sen)
- Absence (sen)
- Autism Accreditation (download)
- Autism Accreditation Certificate (download)
- Self-Assessment (download)
- Privacy Notice (download)
- Reception 2025 Admissions – Information for Parents (download)
- Hope School and College School Evaluation Form (SEF) (download)
- Executive Pay Statement (download)
Nearby alternatives
- Oakfield High School and College (76.6)
- Fir Tree College (60.2)
- TMP College (58.7)
- Expanse Learning Wigan School (53.8)
- Landgate School, Bryn (52.4)
Key details
- LA
- Wigan
- Age range
- 2 - 19
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 200
- Pupils
- 235
- Boys
- 147
- Girls
- 88
- FSM %
- 32.10
- Open date
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2024-04-17
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Greater Manchester
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 235 | 147 | 88 | 200 | 32.10 |
| 2024-09-11 | 227 | 140 | 87 | 200 | 34.00 |
| 2023-09-11 | 218 | 133 | 85 | 200 | 30.50 |
| 2022-09-11 | 218 | 133 | 85 | 200 | 30.50 |
| 2021-09-11 | 208 | 127 | 81 | 200 | 32.20 |
| 2020-09-11 | 203 | 123 | 80 | 200 | 25.90 |
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