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Hope Academy

Ashton Road, Newton-le-Willows, WA12 0AQ

Academy sponsor led
Church of England/Roman Catholic
Pupils
1,288
Ages
11-16
FSM
28.1%
Attainment 8
43.6
Ofsted
Requires improvement
Sept 2021

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
43.6
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
21.2%
Basics 9-5
31.8%

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 from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry
32.5%
EBacc APS
3.69
EBacc 9-5
13.1%
EBacc 9-4
18.6%
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About Hope Academy

Hope Academy is a secondary school in Newton-le-Willows, St. Helens. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Requires improvement (2021 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 43.6. The school has around 1,288 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: Ashton Road, Newton-le-Willows, WA12 0AQ | More schools in St. Helens

Ofsted inspection history

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

  1. Sept 2021 — Requires improvement
  2. Nov 2015 — Good

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about Hope Academy

What is Hope Academy's Ofsted rating?
Hope Academy received a Requires improvement rating from Ofsted following its 2021 inspection.
What are Hope Academy's latest exam results?
Hope Academy: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 43.6. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is Hope Academy located?
Hope Academy is a secondary school in Newton-le-Willows, St. Helens (WA12 0AQ).
How many pupils attend Hope Academy?
Hope Academy has around 1,288 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Hope Academy with other schools?
View Hope Academy's full profile on FavSchools for multi-year results and Ofsted history, then use the comparison tool or interactive map to explore nearby alternatives in St. Helens.