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About Hopedale School
Hopedale School provides the best education for pupils with complex social, emotional and mental health needs, autistic spectrum disorder and/or cognitive and learning difficulties. We believe this can be achieved through a therapeutic approach centred around the individual needs of every child.
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Rating Breakdown
Based on published reviews
Safety & Security
3.7
Teaching Quality
4.3
Communication
4.0
Student Wellbeing
4.3
Facilities
4.0
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
3.5
Teachers (FTE)
Estimated workforce data based on GIAS enrollment and national average ratios. Academic year 2024-2025.
Secondary School Results (Key Stage 4)
Exam performance data • 2023-2024
Note: Progress 8 scores are not available for 2024-25 and 2025-26 academic years due to COVID-19 impact on prior attainment data.
Additional Information
5 pupils in cohort
Data from DfE Performance Tables for academic year 2023-2024. Published January 2024. View full performance tables
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Reviews 4
P
Parent
Unconfirmed
Parent
Feb 7, 2025
1.0
"Horrible school"
Horrible school got bullied and jumped multiple Times
Safety & Wellbeing
1/5
Teaching & Learning
1/5
Communication
1/5
Mental & Emotional Wellbeing
1/5
Facilities
1/5
E
Emily W.
Unconfirmed
Parent
Sep 1, 2022
5.0
"A loving and supportive school!"
We feel incredibly lucky to have found Hopedale School for our child. The staff are warm and welcoming, and the therapeutic approach has made a huge difference in their confidence and happiness. The Operation Encompass program also gives me peace of mind knowing that the school is supporting vulnerable children.
Safety & Wellbeing
4/5
Teaching & Learning
5/5
Communication
5/5
Mental & Emotional Wellbeing
5/5
Facilities
5/5
S
Sophie B.
Unconfirmed
Parent
Mar 1, 2022
4.0
"A good experience, but some room for improvement"
We've been at Hopedale School for a year now, and while it's been a positive experience overall, I feel like the school could do more to engage with parents. I've had to chase up a few things myself, and it would be great to see more regular communication about what's going on in the classroom. That being said, the staff are lovely and my child seems to enjoy going to school.
Safety & Wellbeing
3/5
Teaching & Learning
4/5
Communication
3/5
Mental & Emotional Wellbeing
4/5
Facilities
3/5
J
Jamie L.
Unconfirmed
Parent
Jun 1, 2021
4.0
"A school that truly cares"
My child attended Hopedale School for 2 years and I was blown away by the level of care and support they received. The teachers were dedicated and passionate about their work, and the facilities were always clean and well-maintained. I wish I could have stayed at the school longer, but unfortunately, we had to move out of the area.
Safety & Wellbeing
4/5
Teaching & Learning
4/5
Communication
4/5
Mental & Emotional Wellbeing
4/5
Facilities
4/5
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