Special schoolData as of May 2026

Hope High School

Carfield, Clay Brow, Skelmersdale, WN8 9DP

Community special school · Ages 11–16 · Mixed

Ofsted

Good

Jan 2015

Historical inspection outcome; read the latest report for the full findings.

Academic picture

13.0school · 46.0 national reference

Attainment 8 · 2024/25. Average GCSE points across eight subjects, not a percentage.

Why is Progress 8 unavailable?

Progress 8 is unavailable nationally for this year because the cohort's KS2 baseline tests were cancelled. This is not a negative judgement on the school.

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Exam Results

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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%

Exam attainment

Attainment 8 · GCSE points across eight subjects, not a percentage or a measure of progress.

School · 2024/25

13.0

National · same year

46.0

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Attainment 8 values by academic year
Year	School	National
2023/24	10.1	46.4
2024/25	13.0	46.0

Learning progress

Progress 8 · Progress compared with pupils who had similar prior attainment. Zero is the national progress baseline.

School · 2024/25

Not available

National · same year

Not available

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Progress 8 values by academic year
Year	School	National
2023/24	-0.89	0.00
2024/25	Not available	Not available

Progress 8 is unavailable for 2024/25 because the cohort's KS2 baseline tests were cancelled nationally. Missing values are not zero.

Grades at or above each threshold

These percentages overlap: grades 9–7 are also included in 9–5 and 9–4. Do not add the lines together.

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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Nearby secondary schools

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Up Holland High School

2.34 km away · Academy converter

Good

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3.51 km away · Voluntary aided school

Good

Winstanley College

3.54 km away · Further education

Rainford High School

3.61 km away · Academy converter

Good

Lathom High School : A Technology College

3.87 km away · Foundation school

Good

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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. Compare the available school details with nearby alternatives to help build your shortlist.

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. Check the source and academic year shown with each result.

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.

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