Special schoolData as of May 2026

Hope High School

Carfield, Clay Brow, Skelmersdale, WN8 9DP

A Good-rated special school in Skelmersdale.

Community special school

Pupils

113

Ages

11-16

FSM

62.8%

Attainment 8

13.0

Ofsted

Good

Jan 2015

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Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8

13.0

Progress 8?

N/A

9-7 Grades

0.0%

Basics 9-5

5.0%

Trend — Attainment 8 & Progress 8

Progress 8 not available for 2024/25 — DfE cannot calculate it because COVID-19 cancelled this cohort's KS2 SATs (the baseline). Expected to return in 2026/27.

Grade Distribution (%)

9–7% / 9–5% / 9–4% available for 2 years

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry

0.0%

EBacc APS

1.22

EBacc 9-5

0.0%

EBacc 9-4

0.0%

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What parents say and who teaches here

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About Hope High School

Hope High School is a secondary school in Skelmersdale, Lancashire. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2015 inspection). According to the latest Ofsted Parent View survey (Sept 2025, 36 responses), 83% of parents would recommend this school. Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 13.0. The school has around 113 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

Location: Carfield, Skelmersdale, WN8 9DP | More schools in Lancashire

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Hope High School, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

Jun 2025 — Standards maintained
Dec 2019 — School remains Good
Jan 2015 — Good

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions about Hope High School

What is Hope High School's Ofsted rating?

Hope High School received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2015 inspection.

What do parents say about Hope High School?

Ofsted Parent View (Sept 2025, 36 responses): 83% of parents would recommend Hope High School.

What are Hope High School's latest exam results?

Hope High School: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 13.0. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.

Where is Hope High School located?

Hope High School is a secondary school in Skelmersdale, Lancashire (WN8 9DP).

How many pupils attend Hope High School?

Hope High School has around 113 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.

How can I compare Hope High School with other schools?

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