Hope School

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 3 December 2024

Pupils, who all have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), thrive at Hope School. It is an inspirational place where pupils flourish both socially and academically. Staff ensure that pupils settle in quickly and well, despite pupils often having a disruptive educational experience prior to attending this school. Pupils are made to feel a part of this small school community. Staff are ambitious for pupils. There is a strong culture driven by the school's motto, 'If I try, I can'. The school focuses relentlessly on ensuring that gaps in pupils' knowledge and understanding diminish. This helps pupils to achieve exceptionally well from when they join the school. Hope School is a calm oasis for pupils. Relationships between staff and pupils are highly positive and fundamental to pupils' impressive behaviour. They are built around mutual trust. Staff understand each individual pupil's needs well. When pupils need additional support, highly trained staff provide expert guidance to them. They help pupils to regulate their emotions with respect and dignity. Over time, pupils experience success in managing their own behaviour. Pupils experience a striking range of extra-curricular activities, which helps to prepare them for life beyond school. The extensive programme of activities and experiences helps pupils to develop self-belief and confidence. For example, pupils have the chance to attend different residentials which help them to practise life skills.

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