Hopespring Sunderland

About Hopespring Sunderland

Hopespring is an Independent Therapeutic School situated in the North East of England. We stand out for our commitment to providing a holistic and young person-centered curriculum. Hopespring schools offer a team of highly trained professionals and therapeutic staff dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment.

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Key Facts

Head/Principal Jacob Vart - Executive Headteacher

Rating Breakdown

Based on published reviews

Safety & Security 4.5

Teaching Quality 4.5

Communication 4.5

Student Wellbeing 5.0

Facilities 4.5

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

1.2

Teachers (FTE)

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

Reviews 3

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Emily B

Parent Jun 15, 2023

5.0

"Life-changing experience for our son"

We were blown away by the dedication and expertise of the staff at Hopespring Sunderland. The Seaview Campus is a great facility and the way the school supports young people with special educational needs is truly impressive. Our son has come a long way since he started at Hopespring and we couldn't be prouder of him.

Safety & Wellbeing 5/5

Teaching & Learning 5/5

Communication 5/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 5/5

Facilities 5/5

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Lisa T

Parent Sep 1, 2022

4.0

"A bit of a mixed experience"

We've been pleased with the progress our son has made at Hopespring Sunderland, but we've had some issues with communication and consistency. The school's values of acceptance and nurture are lovely, and the staff are generally very supportive. We just wish they could iron out some of the logistical wrinkles.

Safety & Wellbeing 3/5

Teaching & Learning 3/5

Communication 3/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 4/5

Facilities 4/5

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David K

Parent Jan 20, 2022

4.0

"Helped our son build confidence and skills"

We enrolled our son at Hopespring Sunderland a few years ago when he was struggling in mainstream school. The school's focus on therapeutic support really helped him build confidence and develop important life skills. We were sad to leave the school when he moved on to further education, but we're grateful for the positive impact Hopespring had on his life.

Safety & Wellbeing 4/5

Teaching & Learning 4/5

Communication 4/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 5/5

Facilities 4/5

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