Hope School
URN: 133421 • Liverpool L25 2RY
Overview
- Name
- Hope School
- URN
- 133421
- 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
- 55.6 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Maxine O'Neill (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01513633130
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- 251 Hartsbourne Avenue, Liverpool L25 2RY
Summary
Hope School is a community special school located in Liverpool, catering to 68 mixed-gender pupils aged 5-11 with social, emotional, and mental health (SEMH) needs, as well as those who are neurodivergent. Established in 2002, the school has evolved from its initial focus on social, emotional, and behavioural difficulties (SEBD) to a trauma-informed approach, ensuring a supportive environment tailored to the unique needs of each student.
The school prides itself on its attachment and trauma-responsive ethos, fostering a nurturing atmosphere where pupils feel safe and valued. The curriculum is designed to challenge students while focusing on their holistic development, with regular assessments to monitor progress and adapt learning strategies accordingly.
Hope School has built a strong reputation both locally and nationally, emphasizing community involvement and parental engagement. The school offers various initiatives, including training sessions for parents and opportunities for collaboration, reinforcing its commitment to creating a supportive learning community.
The school prides itself on its attachment and trauma-responsive ethos, fostering a nurturing atmosphere where pupils feel safe and valued. The curriculum is designed to challenge students while focusing on their holistic development, with regular assessments to monitor progress and adapt learning strategies accordingly.
Hope School has built a strong reputation both locally and nationally, emphasizing community involvement and parental engagement. The school offers various initiatives, including training sessions for parents and opportunities for collaboration, reinforcing its commitment to creating a supportive learning community.
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- Governors (governance)
- SEND (sen)
- Events & Newsletters (calendar)
- Admissions (other)
- Get In Touch (other)
- Hope School Virtual Prospectus (other)
- Policies (other)
- More info (other)
- Website Policy (other)
- Term Dates (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Bank View High School (72.4)
- Millstead School (69.6)
- Rowan Park School (68.5)
- Knowsley Central School (68.3)
- Princes School (68.2)
Key details
- LA
- Liverpool
- Age range
- 5 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 68
- Pupils
- 68
- Boys
- 53
- Girls
- 15
- FSM %
- 80.90
- Open date
- 2002-09-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2019-04-02
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Merseyside
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 68 | 53 | 15 | 68 | 80.90 |
| 2024-09-11 | 59 | 47 | 12 | 68 | 81.40 |
| 2023-09-11 | 52 | 41 | 11 | 68 | 67.30 |
| 2022-09-11 | 52 | 41 | 11 | 67.30 | |
| 2021-09-11 | 49 | 42 | 7 | 67.30 | |
| 2020-09-11 | 53 | 45 | 8 | 66.00 |
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