235
Pupils · 2024/25
7%
EAL · 2024/25
29%
Persistent abs. · 2024/25
Performance data for special schools may use different measures or have limited headline GCSE publication.
Ofsted inspection
Outstanding
Ofsted inspection · 17/04/2024
Inadequate
Requires improvement
Good
Outstanding
Local authorityWigan
PhaseAll-through with sixth form
School typeSpecial school
Pupil : teacher ratio6.7:1
AdmissionsNot applicable
Religious characterDoes not apply
StatusOpen
Overview of Hope School · All-through · Wigan
Pupils & context
2024/25
Pupils on roll
235
Pupil : teacher ratio
6.7
Workforce data · 2025/26
EAL
7%
FSM eligible
33%
SEN
100%
Overall absence
9%
Persistent absence
29%
Contact
Address
Kelvin Grove, Marus Bridge, Wigan, WN3 6SP
Local authority
Wigan
Website
Telephone
Email
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History
All years · Historical DfE data by academic year
Pupils & absence
| Year | Pupils | Pupil:teacher | SEN | EAL | FSM ever | Absence | Persistent absence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024/25 | 235 | 7.5 | 100% | 7% | 33% | 9% | 29% |
| 2023/24 | 227 | 7.0 | 100% | 7% | 35% | 10% | 41% |
| 2022/23 | 227 | 6.8 | 100% | 6% | 37% | 11% | 35% |
| 2021/22 | 218 | 6.4 | 100% | 6% | 33% | 14% | 45% |
| 2020/21 | 208 | 7.1 | 100% | 6% | 31% | — | — |
| 2018/19 | 203 | 6.8 | 100% | 6% | 43% | 9% | 26% |
| 2017/18 | 200 | 7.9 | 100% | 6% | 47% | 10% | 29% |
| 2016/17 | 199 | 8.6 | 100% | 4% | 48% | 9% | 30% |
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