The short version
At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2015).
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2015
- The school is at capacity (126% full)
- 63% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, above the national average
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community special school
- Ages
- 11–16
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 113
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 62.8%
Governance
- Local authority
- Lancashire
- Head
- Mrs Helen Dunbavin (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
12 official reports linked on this page, including 11 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection
December 2019 | School Inspection
Full inspection: Good
January 2015 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
October 2014 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
March 2014 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
November 2013 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
June 2013 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Inadequate
March 2013 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
November 2011 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Satisfactory
July 2010 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
January 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
November 2002 | Full Inspection
Location
Carfield, Clay Brow, Skelmersdale, Lancashire, WN8 9DP
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmMoorside Community Primary Academy School
Primary · 493m away
Bishop Martin Church of England Primary School
Primary · 583m away
Holland Moor Primary School
Primary · 824m away
St Francis of Assisi Catholic Primary School
Primary · 934m away
Little Digmoor Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Hillside Community Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
Crawford Village Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
Delph Side Community Primary School
Primary · 1.7km away
Questions parents ask
What is Hope High School's Ofsted rating?
Hope High School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in June 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Hope High School?
Hope High School currently has 113 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Hope High School take?
Hope High School caters for pupils aged 11 to 16.
Where is Hope High School?
Hope High School is in Skelmersdale, WN8 9DP, in the Lancashire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Hope High School have a sixth form?
No, Hope High School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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