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Hope Academy
- Secondary
- St. Helens WA12 0AQ
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Requires Improvement
| The quality of education | Requires Improvement |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Previous inspection grade | Good |
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Behaviour and Attitudes: Positive attitudes, consistent good conduct in lessons
Academic Progress: Improving, but progress varies within and across subjects
Strengths and Challenges: Mixed effectiveness in teaching and curriculum adaptation for SEND
Communication: Leaders use parent views to improve school
Actions for Quality Improvement: Refined ambitious curriculum; needs consistent delivery
Managing Bullying and Safety: Effectively handle bullying, ensuring pupil safety
Career Counselling Services: Provides age-appropriate career education and guidance
Managing and Supporting SEND: Identified but mixed experiences during lessons
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About Us
Hope Academy is a Secondary, Co-Ed, Church of England/Roman Catholic school located in Merseyside, North West.
It has 1349 students from age 11-16 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 16 : 1.
At this school, 31% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
This school rated Requires Improvement by recent Ofsted inspection.
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Christian school Hope Academy, serving students ages 11 to 18, is located in the heart of our neighbourhood. Our goal is to provide high-quality education while supporting the Archdiocese and Diocese of Liverpool by collaborating to encourage greatness that is based on Christian principles. As a Christian Academy, we consider the spiritual and social development of our young people to be as important as their academic success and we want to ensure that we celebrate and develop the uniqueness of every individual. We live by our Core Values of respect, courage, and ambition under the guidance of the Holy Spirit. These principles make sure that as a community, we look out for one another and ourselves. Our team of teachers and support staff are dedicated to making a difference to the lives of our students and we offer a wide, varied and challenging curriculum throughout all key stages. Our students participate in a variety of extracurricular activities to broaden their interests and improve their Academy experience. All of our pupils, in our opinion, have something amazing to contribute, and we strive arduously to develop their skills. Hope Academy is housed in a lovely structure that is surrounded by large grounds. Students have every chance to achieve thanks to our excellent facilities, which include cutting-edge science labs, a cutting-edge ICT network, a recording studio, and a fully furnished technology suite. With roomy, fashionable settings, students can engage in social interaction both indoors and outside. Being the principal of Hope Academy and working with such devoted children and parents makes me proud. In the light of the Holy Trinity, I firmly believe that if we cooperate, we can do great things for our kids and excel at whatever we undertake.
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| 夜来香研究所 grade |
B-
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B-
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D-
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| Ofset report | Requires Improvement | Good | - |
| Age range | 11-16 | 11-18 | 11-16 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 16.5 | - | 15.1 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 31% | 98% | 29% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | 35.00% | - |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Secondary Exam Result
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.28 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 41.0 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 31% | 21.13% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 48% | 32.38% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 56% | 19% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 13% | 6.38% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 19% | 10.19% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.49 | 2.06 | 2.83 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 92% | 77.78% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 181 | 154 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 81% | 67.67% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 40% | 25.56% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 5% | 18.11% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 34% | 12.56% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 11.56% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 3% | 2.67% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 8% | 7.67% | 3.59% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.31 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 44.3 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 33% | 23.14% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 58% | 33.43% | 45.33% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 50% | 15.57% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 13% | 6.71% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 19% | 9.5% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.72 | 1.99 | 2.97 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 95% | 92.22% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 177 | 146 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 85% | 86.67% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 33% | 26.67% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 2% | 20.78% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 49% | 14% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 25.33% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 5% | 1.56% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 5% | 4.11% | 2.13% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.35 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 41.6 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 29% 4 | 21.21% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 53% 3 | 35.79% | 43.41% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 52% | 19.21% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 11% 3 | 6.43% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 15% 9 | 10.93% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.55 | 2.16 | 2.88 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 93% | 84.45% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 176 | 112 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 85% | 76.36% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 38% | 23.82% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 23% | 19.64% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 21% | 11% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 3% | 21.82% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 3% | 3.27% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 5% | 4.73% | 2.75% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.13 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 42.7 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 33% 3 | 23.93% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 56% 3 | 35.57% | 42.62% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 45% | 19.57% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 14% 1 | 8.57% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 24% 8 | 12.57% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.68 | 2.23 | 2.84 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 95% | 84.45% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 219 | 121 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 88% | 68.82% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 21% | 30.18% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | 18% | 17.27% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | 48% | 8.36% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 8.18% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 5% | 3.27% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 3% | 2.45% | 2.05% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.58 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 40.4 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 30% | 18.92% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 53% | 28.42% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 57% | 14.08% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 15% | 5.5% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 16% | 5.83% | 16.26% |
| EBacc average points score | - | - | - |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 95% | 74.13% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 221 | 109 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | 90% | 43.5% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 35% | 21.38% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | - | 11.13% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | 45% | 9.13% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | - | 8.13% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 9% | 3.75% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 5% | 2.88% | 2.45% |
A level exam result
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 32.11 10 | 29.21 | 29.39 |
| Average grade | C+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | - | 24.42 | 28.64 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | - | - | - |
| AAB or higher | - | 5.7% | 13.07% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 39 | 319 | 232 |
| Students staying in education | 15% | 45.43% | 57.31% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 13% | 10.71% | 7.77% |
| Students entering employment | 42% | 27.29% | 20.99% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 15% | 10.57% | 8.8% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 22.83 | 26.7 | 29.03 |
| Average grade | D+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 23.89 | 23.57 | 28.82 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | D+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 0.0% | 5.66% | 13.37% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 3 | 10 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | - | 36.43% | 31.5% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | - | 8.14% | 5.54% |
| Students entering employment | - | 17.14% | 15.81% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | - | 7.43% | 4.22% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | - | 20.61 | 26.73 |
| Average grade | - | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | - | 23.2 | 27.73 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | - | - | - |
| AAB or higher | - | 3.16% | 12.64% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | - | 7 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | 6 | 49.2% | 36.26% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 12% | 10.4% | 6.37% |
| Students entering employment | 18% | 22.8% | 20.03% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | - | 7.4% | 4.23% |
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Students Teachers
16 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Hope Academy
Local authority ratio 19 : 1