Hope School

A outstanding community special school school in Liverpool. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Hope School.

Liverpool, L252RY Ofsted: Outstanding Age 5-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

100

/ 100

Special weighted harmonic mean of 1 indicators

Indicators used for Special schools

Ofsted inspection outcome
100.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 100.0%
Raw: Outstanding

How we weight each phase

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Outstanding
Overall effectiveness
Outstanding
Last inspected
11 November 2014
Previous grade
Good
Quality of education
9
Behaviour & attitudes
9
Personal development
9
Leadership & management
Outstanding
Safeguarding
9

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
251 Hartsbourne Avenue
Liverpool, L252RY
Phone
1513633130
Website
hopeschool-liverpool.co.uk

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
133421
Type
Community special school
Phase
Special
Address
251 Hartsbourne Avenue, Liverpool, L25 2RY
Website
http://www.hopeschool-liverpool.co.uk
Age range
5-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Capacity
68 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
59
Free School Meals
88.1% (52 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
100.0% (59 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
91.0%
Good
Persistent Absence
34.3%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
4 pupils
Excellent
Pupils per Year Group
8
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
59 pupils
5-11

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"If I Try I Can"

Belonging Discovery and Delight Empowering Belief and Perseverance

Head Teacher's Message

Headteacher Mrs M. O’Neill presents Hope School as an attachment- and trauma-informed learning community for 68 pupils aged 5–11 with Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs and neurodivergence. She emphasizes a whole-child curriculum, regular assessment, and her visible leadership presence, inviting parents to schedule meetings via the school office.

Facilities

Two multi-sensory rooms In-house Speech & Language Therapy (SALT) Occupational Therapy in school Librarians and in-school library THRIVE/trauma-informed practice presence

Curriculum Highlights

Bespoke, progressive curriculum aligned with the National Curriculum Maths taught using White Rose scheme with fluency, reasoning and problem-solving English taught through an immersive analysis and writing sequence with Read, Write, Inc for phonics and Brilliant Publications for comprehension Extensive vocabulary development across subjects using word mats, dictionaries and working walls Reading is embedded across the curriculum with a strong emphasis on developing a love of reading and writing Hook lessons to immerse pupils in topics and a progression-focused approach to learning

SEND Provision

Hope School provides SEND support with a SENDCo (Miss A. Hill). As of September 2025, 68 pupils are on the main roll receiving some form of SEN Support. The school is described as Dyslexia friendly and uses interventions such as Talking and Drawing Therapy, Sand Tray Healing, Seasons for Growth Bereavement Intervention, and an attachment/trauma informed approach (THRIVE). Staff support includes specialist SEN knowledge, and there is collaboration with families and external services as needed. The school notes an internal process of monitoring provision through learning walks, work scrutiny and data analysis, with termly reviews of vulnerable groups’ progress.

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