James Hope College

URN: 147042 • Nigeria

Overview

Name
James Hope College
URN
147042
Type
British schools overseas
Phase
Not applicable
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Admissions
Trust
Private
No
Ofsted rating
n/a
Ranking score
39.2 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Abraham P Swart (since 2025)
Telephone
2347083662229
Website
Visit
Address
Twin Lakes Estate, Nigeria

Summary

James Hope College is a private, co-educational secondary school located in Lekki, Lagos State, Nigeria. It offers a unique blend of British and Nigerian curricula, aiming to provide students with a world-class education at a subsidised rate through the James Hope College Foundation, initiated by the Jim Ovia Foundation. The school is committed to developing inquiring, lifelong learners, with a strong focus on academic excellence and personal growth.

The college features state-of-the-art facilities, including ICT and science laboratories, music and art spaces, and a well-stocked library. Students are encouraged to engage in various co-curricular activities, promoting a well-rounded education. The admissions process is currently limited to Year 7/JSS1 students, and parents are actively involved in their children's academic progress through scheduled visits each academic session.

James Hope College fosters a supportive community where students are continually challenged by experienced staff, both Nigerian and expatriate. The school aims to create a nurturing environment that helps students feel at home while preparing them for future leadership roles in Nigeria and beyond.

Key details

LA
Does not apply
Age range
10 - 17
Boarders
Sixth form
Has a sixth form
Trust
Capacity
Pupils
Boys
Girls
FSM %
Open date
2019-03-01
Close date
Last Ofsted
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14
2024-09-11
2023-09-11
2022-09-11
2021-09-11
2020-09-11

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