Hope Tree School

About Hope Tree School

Hope Tree School is a school in South Cambridgeshire for autistic girls between the ages of 7 and 16. We strive to remove barriers to learning and facilitate the development of lifelong learning skills. Our students will make the most progress when they feel safe and are enjoying school.

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Key Facts

Students 35

Head/Principal Rebecca Sands

Rating Breakdown

Based on published reviews

Safety & Security 4.7

Teaching Quality 4.7

Communication 5.0

Student Wellbeing 4.7

Facilities 4.3

Parent Survey

Official Ofsted Parent View data • 23 responses • 100% response rate

View on Ofsted

My child is happy at this school

82.6% positive 4.4% negative

My child feels safe at this school

91.3% positive 4.4% negative

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved

87% positive 8.8% negative

The school has high expectations for my child

82.6% positive 4.4% negative

My child does well at this school

87% positive 4.4% negative

I would recommend this school to another parent

Data from Ofsted Parent View as of September 2025. Based on 23 parent responses to the official Ofsted survey.

School Workforce

Teacher and staff information • 2024-2025

Note: These figures are estimated based on national averages. Actual school-level data not yet available.

20.0:1

Pupil-Teacher Ratio

Good

1.1

Teachers (FTE)

Estimated workforce data based on GIAS enrollment and national average ratios. Academic year 2024-2025.

Reviews 4

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Emily J Unconfirmed

Parent Aug 20, 2022

5.0

"A haven for our girl"

We were blown away by the warm welcome we received at Hope Tree School. The staff are so knowledgeable and caring, and the facilities are amazing. Our daughter has thrived here and we couldn't be more grateful.

Safety & Wellbeing 5/5

Teaching & Learning 5/5

Communication 5/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 5/5

Facilities 5/5

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Ruth W Unconfirmed

Parent May 25, 2022

3.0

"Good but inconsistent"

We've had a mixed experience with Hope Tree School. The staff are great, but the consistency of the teaching and the facilities can be a bit hit-or-miss. We hope they'll get it all sorted out soon.

Safety & Wellbeing 3/5

Teaching & Learning 4/5

Communication 3/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 4/5

Facilities 3/5

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Helen M Unconfirmed

Parent Feb 15, 2022

5.0

"Supportive and loving environment"

We were skeptical about sending our daughter to a school that specializes in autism, but Hope Tree has exceeded all our expectations. The staff are incredibly supportive and loving, and the school's values align perfectly with ours.

Safety & Wellbeing 4/5

Teaching & Learning 5/5

Communication 5/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 5/5

Facilities 4/5

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Sarah K Unconfirmed

Parent Sep 1, 2021

4.0

"A place for our child to grow"

We moved our daughter to Hope Tree School during a difficult time, but the staff were incredibly understanding and helped her settle in quickly. The school's focus on autism and the National Curriculum was exactly what she needed to thrive.

Safety & Wellbeing 5/5

Teaching & Learning 4/5

Communication 5/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 4/5

Facilities 4/5

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