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Hope High School
Carfield, Clay Brow, Skelmersdale, Lancashire, WN8 9DP, Lancashire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
29.6 / 100
Bottom 30%
Better than 30% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
113
Capacity
90
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
126%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this school shows a solid commitment to quality education, reflected in an 83% parent satisfaction rate. However, academic performance indicates challenges, with only 5% of students achieving grade 4 or higher in English and Maths, and a low GCSE Attainment 8 score of 13.1. Families seeking a supportive community may appreciate the positive parent feedback, but should consider the school's academic outcomes.
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Last inspected: 27 January 2015Older inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Good
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 13.1 | No UK data |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 5% | No UK data |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 5% | No UK data |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 0% | No UK data |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 0% | No UK data |
Parent View (36 responses)
★★★★★3.6
Progress is communicated
86%
I'd recommend this school
83%
School has high expectations
81%
My child feels safe
78%
School responds to concerns
78%
My child makes good progress
78%
Good range of subjects
78%
School supports development
78%
My child is happy
75%
Behaviour is good
72%
School keeps me informed
69%
Good range of extra-curricular
53%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British89.4%
Mixed Other6.2%
White Other1.8%
Mixed W+B African0.9%
Gypsy/Roma0.9%
Asian Pakistani0.9%
Location
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53.53533, -2.75277 · WN8 9DP
School details
Local authorityLancashire
RegionNorth West
URN119898
School typeCommunity special school
Websitewww.hopehighschool.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Hope High School rated by Ofsted?
Hope High School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 27 January 2015.
Is Hope High School a good school?
Hope High School scores 29.6/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 30% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about Hope High School?
Based on 36 Ofsted Parent View responses, Hope High School receives a satisfaction score of 73% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at Hope High School in GCSEs?
Hope High School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 13.1. 5% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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