Hope Community School Southampton

URN: 144751 • Southampton SO14 1NF

Overview

Name
Hope Community School Southampton
URN
144751
Type
Free schools
Phase
Primary
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Christian
Admissions
Trust
NEW GENERATION SCHOOLS TRUST
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Good
Ranking score
57.1 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Steve Wright (since 2025)
Telephone
02380385122
Website
Visit
Address
Central Hall, St Mary Street, Southampton SO14 1NF

Summary

Hope Community School Southampton is a mixed primary free school located in Southampton, serving 222 pupils with a capacity of 420. Established in September 2017, the school is part of the New Generation Schools Trust, which aims to meet local educational needs and foster community engagement. The school prioritises inclusivity and strives to create a safe, stimulating environment where children can thrive.

The curriculum at Hope Community School is designed to be ambitious and well-sequenced, ensuring that all pupils have the opportunity to fulfil their potential. Weekly themes explore values such as honesty, generosity, and gratitude, promoting character development alongside academic learning. Recent inspections have highlighted the school’s strong teaching staff and the positive experiences of students, who report feeling happy and safe.

Community involvement is a key aspect of the school's ethos, with initiatives that encourage students to think beyond themselves and contribute positively to their surroundings. Families from diverse backgrounds are welcomed, and the school maintains a commitment to serving the local community while providing high-quality education.

Key details

LA
Southampton
Age range
4 - 11
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
NEW GENERATION SCHOOLS TRUST
Capacity
420
Pupils
222
Boys
92
Girls
130
FSM %
42.30
Open date
2017-09-01
Close date
Last Ofsted
2022-02-16
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Hampshire

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 222 92 130 420 42.30
2024-09-11 219 98 121 420 41.10
2023-09-11 159 72 87 420 43.70
2022-09-11 159 72 87 420 43.70
2021-09-11 127 59 68 420 49.60
2020-09-11 107 49 58 420 36.40

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