The short version
At capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2014).
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2014
- The school is at capacity (118% full)
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community special school
- Ages
- 2–19
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 235
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 32.1%
Governance
- Local authority
- Wigan
- Head
- Mrs Susan Lucas (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
8 official reports linked on this page, including 7 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection
April 2024 | School Inspection
Short inspection
September 2018 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Outstanding
June 2014 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
February 2011 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Outstanding
January 2009 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Outstanding
November 2005 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
June 2000 | Full Inspection
Location
Kelvin Grove, Marus Bridge, Wigan, Greater Manchester, WN3 6SP
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSt Paul's Church of England Primary School
Primary · 563m away
St Aidan's Catholic Primary School, Wigan
Primary · 815m away
Winstanley Community Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Wigan Worsley Mesnes Community Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
St Jude's Catholic Primary School Wigan
Primary · 1.4km away
Highfield St Matthew's Church of England Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
Hawkley Hall High School
Secondary · 1.5km away
St James' Church of England Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
Questions parents ask
What is Hope School's Ofsted rating?
Hope School was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in June 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Hope School?
Hope School currently has 235 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Hope School take?
Hope School caters for pupils aged 2 to 19.
Where is Hope School?
Hope School is in Wigan, WN3 6SP, in the Wigan local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Hope School have a sixth form?
Yes, Hope School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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