Hope Community School

URN: 139561 • Sidcup DA14 5BU

Overview

Name
Hope Community School
URN
139561
Type
Free schools
Phase
Primary
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Christian
Admissions
Not applicable
Trust
NEW GENERATION SCHOOLS TRUST
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Good
Ranking score
47.4 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Sara Donnelly (since 2025) , Principal
Telephone
02032232000
Website
Visit
Address
167 Rectory Lane, Sidcup DA14 5BU

Summary

Hope Community School, located in Sidcup, Bexley, is a mixed primary free school that opened in September 2013. As the first free school in Bexley, it aims to serve the local community by fostering a sense of citizenship among its pupils. The school embraces a Christian ethos while welcoming families of various faiths and backgrounds, promoting values such as honesty, generosity, and gratitude within its curriculum.

With a current enrolment of 112 pupils and a capacity of 210, Hope Community School emphasizes a safe and inclusive environment where children are encouraged to be adventurous, confident, and creative. The school has been rated 'Good' in all areas by Ofsted, with inspectors noting that students feel happy and secure, and that the curriculum is ambitious and well-structured.

The school is part of the New Generation Schools Trust, which aims to address local educational needs and support community regeneration. Through community engagement and excellent teaching, Hope Community School strives to provide high-quality education and ensure that every child is seen and heard.

Key details

LA
Bexley
Age range
4 - 11
Boarders
Not applicable
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
NEW GENERATION SCHOOLS TRUST
Capacity
210
Pupils
112
Boys
58
Girls
54
FSM %
44.60
Open date
2013-09-01
Close date
Last Ofsted
2023-05-18
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Kent

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 112 58 54 210 44.60
2024-09-11 108 55 53 210 45.40
2023-09-11 127 62 65 210 43.30
2022-09-11 127 62 65 210 43.30
2021-09-11 148 69 79 210 31.10
2020-09-11 166 75 91 210 23.50

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