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Hope Academy
Ashton Road, Newton-le-Willows, Merseyside, WA12 0AQ, St. Helens
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
11.2 / 100
Bottom 11%
Better than 11% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Requires improvement
Pupils
1,288
Capacity
1,350
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
95%
Faith
Church of England/Roman Catholic
Summary
With a GCSE Attainment 8 score of 43.8, the school performs above the national average, particularly excelling in the top 62% for overall GCSE results. However, only 57% of students achieve a grade 4 or higher in English and Maths, and the recent Ofsted report indicates that the school requires improvement. Parent satisfaction is moderate, with 57% of respondents recommending the school.
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Last inspected: 12 November 2024Quality Of Education: Requires improvementPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & 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. | 43.8 | Bottom 38% UK |
| 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%. | 57% | Bottom 26% UK |
| 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%. | 33% | Bottom 22% UK |
| 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%. | 33% | Bottom 42% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 19% | Bottom 42% UK |
Parent View (204 responses)
★★★★★3.0
Good range of extra-curricular
87%
Good range of subjects
82%
School keeps me informed
77%
My child feels safe
72%
My child is happy
66%
School has high expectations
63%
My child makes good progress
62%
I'd recommend this school
57%
Progress is communicated
56%
Behaviour is good
56%
School supports development
49%
School responds to concerns
36%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British89.2%
White Other3.1%
Mixed W+Asian1.3%
Mixed Other1.0%
Other1.0%
Asian Other0.5%
Black Other0.5%
White Irish0.5%
Asian Chinese0.5%
Black African0.5%
Asian Bangladeshi0.5%
Mixed W+B African0.3%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.3%
Asian Indian0.2%
Black Caribbean0.2%
traveller_irish0.1%
Location
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53.46190, -2.62498 · WA12 0AQ
School details
Local authoritySt. Helens
RegionNorth West
URN136421
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Websitewww.hopeacademy.org.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is Hope Academy rated by Ofsted?
Hope Academy was rated "Requires improvement" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 12 November 2024.
Is Hope Academy a good school?
Hope Academy scores 11.2/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 11% 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 Academy?
Based on 204 Ofsted Parent View responses, Hope Academy receives a satisfaction score of 60% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at Hope Academy in GCSEs?
Hope Academy achieved an Attainment 8 score of 43.8. 57% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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