Hope Academy
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Attainment 8 of 43.8 is close to the national average of around 46.
- Attainment 8:
- 43.8
- 5+ Eng & Maths:
- 54%
- Academic year:
- 2024/2025
Pupils made below-average progress compared with similar pupils nationally. The confidence interval is entirely below zero.
- Progress 8:
- -0.23
- Confidence interval:
- [-0.40, -0.06]
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This school has a Church of England/Roman Catholic religious character. Admissions may prioritise pupils who meet faith criteria. A Supplementary Information Form (SIF) may be required.
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Performance over time
Attainment 8 over time
Progress 8 over time(not available 2024/25)
Historical results
| Year | Pupils | Att8 | P8 | 5+ E&M | EBacc % | EBacc APS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024/2025 | 274 | 43.8 | — | 54.0% | 32.5% | 3.7 |
| 2023/2024 | 284 | 42.7 | -0.23 | 53.2% | 59.5% | 3.7 |
| 2022/2023 | 239 | 41.0 | -0.28 | 46.0% | 56.0% | 3.5 |
| 2021/2022 | 224 | 44.3 | -0.31 | 54.0% | 50.0% | 3.7 |
Nearby and similar schools
Other secondary schools in St. Helens for local comparison.
School information
| URN | 136421 |
| Local authority | St. Helens |
| Region | North West |
| Phase | Secondary |
| Type | Academy sponsor led |
| Gender of entry | Mixed |
| Age range | 11-16 |
| Headteacher | Principal Marie Adams |
| Trust | THE LIVERPOOL JOINT CATHOLIC AND CHURCH OF ENGLAND ACADEMIES TRUST |
| Admissions | Non-selective |
| Religious character | Church of England/Roman Catholic |
| Postcode | WA12 0AQ |
| Latest pupils | 274 |
| FSM eligible | 28.1% |
Contact and identifiers
Ashton Road, Newton-le-Willows, Merseyside, WA12 0AQ
http://www.hopeacademy.org.uk/1744671930| DfE number | 4803 |
| UKPRN | 10034913 |
| Opened | 1 Sept 2011 |
| GIAS updated | 25 Mar 2026 |
Data sources and freshness
| Official record updated | 25 Mar 2026 |
| Latest KS4 year | 2024/2025 |
| Latest KS2 year | — |
| Ofsted published | 29 Jan 2025 |
Latest Ofsted inspection
| Quality of education | Requires improvement |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
| Inspection type | Requires Improvement S5 Reinspection Visit 1 |
| Category of concern | — |
| Inspection date | 12 Nov 2024 |
| Publication date | 29 Jan 2025 |