The short version
Below-average SATs results. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 43% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- This is a Christian school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
43%
-19.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-3.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 14 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
28% 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, 17 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 10 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Free schools
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Christian
Numbers
- Pupils
- 112
- Capacity
- 53%
- FSM
- 44.6%
Governance
- Local authority
- Bexley
- Trust
- NEW GENERATION SCHOOLS TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Emma Carvosso (Principal)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Boarding
- Not applicable
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
4 official reports linked on this page, including 3 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
167 Rectory Lane, Sidcup, Kent, DA14 5BU
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSt Peter Chanel Catholic Primary School
Primary · Very close
Orchard Primary School
Primary · 605m away
Merton Court School
Independent · 649m away
Cleeve Park School
Secondary · 1.0km away
Cleeve Meadow School
Free school · Grammar · 1.0km away
Kemnal Technology College
Secondary · 1.1km away
Royal Park Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
Royal Park Primary Academy
Primary · 1.4km away
Questions parents ask
What is Hope Community School's Ofsted rating?
Hope Community School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in May 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Hope Community School?
Hope Community School currently has 112 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Hope Community School take?
Hope Community School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Hope Community School?
Hope Community School is in Sidcup, DA14 5BU, in the Bexley local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Hope Community School have a sixth form?
No, Hope Community School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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