The short version
Average SATs results. Rated Good by Ofsted (2022).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 62% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2022
- 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
62%
0.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
-1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
-3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 11 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
20% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
2% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 22 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 23 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
- 222
- Capacity
- 53%
- FSM
- 42.3%
Governance
- Local authority
- Southampton
- Trust
- NEW GENERATION SCHOOLS TRUST
- Head
- Mr Steve Wright
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
1 official report linked on this page.
Location
Central Hall, St Mary Street, Southampton, Hampshire, SO14 1NF
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSt Mary's Church of England Primary School & Nursery
Primary · 440m away
Oaktree Education Services Limited
Special school · 632m away
St John's Primary and Nursery School
Primary · 690m away
Mount Pleasant Infants
Primary · 1.3km away
The Polygon School
Special school · 1.5km away
Mount Pleasant Juniors
Primary · 1.5km away
St Anne's Catholic School
Secondary · 1.6km away
St Patrick's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.7km away
Questions parents ask
What is Hope Community School Southampton's Ofsted rating?
Hope Community School Southampton was rated Good at its most recent inspection in February 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Hope Community School Southampton?
Hope Community School Southampton currently has 222 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Hope Community School Southampton take?
Hope Community School Southampton caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Hope Community School Southampton?
Hope Community School Southampton is in Southampton, SO14 1NF, in the Southampton local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Hope Community School Southampton have a sixth form?
No, Hope Community School Southampton does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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