Hope School
URN: 143041 • Preston PR4 0HP
Overview
- Name
- Hope School
- URN
- 143041
- Type
- Other independent school
- Phase
- Not applicable
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- None
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- Yes
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 49.2 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Debbie Black (since 2025)
- Telephone
- 01772691350
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Crosses Farm, Preston PR4 0HP
Summary
Hope School, located in Preston, Lancashire, is an independent educational facility dedicated to providing therapeutic education for vulnerable children. With a capacity of four pupils, the school focuses on creating a supportive and nurturing environment where students can overcome learning difficulties and develop essential life skills. The ethos of Hope School centres on personalised learning, ensuring that each student's educational journey is tailored to their unique needs.
The curriculum at Hope School broadly follows the National Curriculum, with an emphasis on vocational courses leading to GCSE and Functional Skills accreditation. This approach aims to build self-esteem and equip students with nationally recognised qualifications, facilitating pathways to apprenticeships and future employment. The school operates with a multidisciplinary team, fostering positive relationships and a sense of community among students.
Hope School is part of the Educ8 group, which comprises several specialist schools across the North West, Shropshire, and North Wales. The institution prioritises the health, safety, and well-being of its students, ensuring they feel secure and valued within their educational setting.
The curriculum at Hope School broadly follows the National Curriculum, with an emphasis on vocational courses leading to GCSE and Functional Skills accreditation. This approach aims to build self-esteem and equip students with nationally recognised qualifications, facilitating pathways to apprenticeships and future employment. The school operates with a multidisciplinary team, fostering positive relationships and a sense of community among students.
Hope School is part of the Educ8 group, which comprises several specialist schools across the North West, Shropshire, and North Wales. The institution prioritises the health, safety, and well-being of its students, ensuring they feel secure and valued within their educational setting.
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- About Us (other)
- Carla House School (other)
- Grace House School (other)
- Hope House School (other)
- Jefferson House School (other)
- Lincoln House School (other)
- Our Schools (other)
- Our Team (other)
- The Retreat School (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Kirkham Pear Tree School (67.3)
- Cedar Lodge School (65.3)
- Progress School (63.8)
- Bracken School (62.7)
- University of Central Lancashire (58.7)
Key details
- LA
- Lancashire
- Age range
- 11 - 18
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 4
- Pupils
- 0
- Boys
- 0
- Girls
- 0
- FSM %
- Open date
- 2016-12-20
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2020-03-11
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | |
| 2024-09-11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | |
| 2023-09-11 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 0.00 |
| 2022-09-11 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 0.00 |
| 2021-09-11 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 0.00 |
| 2020-09-11 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 0.00 |
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