The short version
Average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted (2021).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 43.8 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted in 2021
- This is a Church of England/Roman Catholic school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
43.8
0.0 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
33%
9.3pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
33%
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
87%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
80%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
5%
Employment
Directly into work
2%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
7%
Based on 239 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 17 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
23% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
5% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 16 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 110 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–16
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England/Roman Catholic
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,288
- Capacity
- 95%
- FSM
- 28.1%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- St. Helens
- Trust
- THE LIVERPOOL JOINT CATHOLIC AND CHURCH OF ENGLAND ACADEMIES TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Marie Adams (Principal)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
11 official reports linked on this page, including 10 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection: Requires Improvement
September 2021 | School Inspection
Full inspection: Good
November 2015 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
June 2015 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
March 2015 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
September 2014 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
June 2014 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Inadequate
February 2014 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
November 2013 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
June 2013 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
April 2013 | Full Inspection
Location
Ashton Road, Newton-le-Willows, Merseyside, WA12 0AQ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSt Peter's CofE Primary School
Primary · 826m away
St Mary's Catholic Infant Academy
Primary · 837m away
Newton-le-Willows Primary School
Primary · 877m away
St Mary's Catholic Junior Academy
Primary · 1.1km away
The District CofE Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
Wargrave CofE Primary School
Primary · 1.9km away
Wargrave House School
Special school · 2.0km away
Lyme Community Primary School
Primary · 2.0km away
Questions parents ask
Is Hope Academy a selective school?
No. Hope Academy is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Hope Academy's Ofsted rating?
Hope Academy was rated Requires Improvement at its most recent inspection in November 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Hope Academy?
Hope Academy currently has 1,288 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Hope Academy take?
Hope Academy caters for pupils aged 11 to 16. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Hope Academy?
Hope Academy is in Newton-le-Willows, WA12 0AQ, in the St. Helens local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Hope Academy have a sixth form?
No, Hope Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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