Hopedale School
URN: 138243 • Cheddleton ST13 7ED
Overview
- Name
- Hopedale School
- URN
- 138243
- Type
- Other independent special school
- Phase
- Not applicable
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- None
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- Yes
- Ofsted rating
- Outstanding
- Ranking score
- 73.7 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Vicky Bond (since 2025) , Dr
- Telephone
- 01538361886
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Hopedale House, Cheddleton ST13 7ED
Summary
Hopedale School, located in Cheddleton, Staffordshire, is an independent special school catering to pupils with complex social, emotional, and mental health needs, as well as those with autistic spectrum disorder and learning difficulties. With a capacity of 70 and currently serving 69 students, the school adopts a therapeutic approach to education, focusing on the individual needs of each child.
The curriculum at Hopedale is designed to promote independence and personal development rather than adhering to traditional educational models. This personalised approach allows for tailored support, enabling pupils to achieve both academically and personally. The school also emphasizes the importance of emotional well-being, providing a nurturing environment that fosters growth and stability.
Hopedale School is part of the Operation Encompass initiative, which ensures that children affected by domestic abuse receive timely support from staff. This commitment to safeguarding and community involvement underscores the school's dedication to creating a safe and supportive atmosphere for all its pupils.
The curriculum at Hopedale is designed to promote independence and personal development rather than adhering to traditional educational models. This personalised approach allows for tailored support, enabling pupils to achieve both academically and personally. The school also emphasizes the importance of emotional well-being, providing a nurturing environment that fosters growth and stability.
Hopedale School is part of the Operation Encompass initiative, which ensures that children affected by domestic abuse receive timely support from staff. This commitment to safeguarding and community involvement underscores the school's dedication to creating a safe and supportive atmosphere for all its pupils.
Useful links
- NASS Membership Certificate (download)
- Inspection Report (download)
- Case Study (download)
- HOME (other)
- ABOUT US (other)
- REFERRALS & ADMISSIONS (other)
- REPORTS & POLICIES (other)
- REFERRALS & ADMISSIONS (other)
- TERM DATES (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Options Trent Acres School (74.5)
- University of Keele (73.7)
- Greenhall Nursery (73.0)
- Cherry Trees School (72.7)
- Two Rivers Primary School (69.4)
Key details
- LA
- Staffordshire
- Age range
- 4 - 18
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Capacity
- 70
- Pupils
- 69
- Boys
- 64
- Girls
- 5
- FSM %
- Open date
- 2012-06-12
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-05-18
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Staffordshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 69 | 64 | 5 | 70 | |
| 2024-09-11 | 60 | 57 | 3 | 70 | |
| 2023-09-11 | 54 | 46 | 8 | 70 | 0.00 |
| 2022-09-11 | 54 | 46 | 8 | 58 | 0.00 |
| 2021-09-11 | 54 | 47 | 7 | 58 | 0.00 |
| 2020-09-11 | 52 | 46 | 6 | 58 | 0.00 |
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