Hope Community School Southampton
Southampton, SO14 1NF · Southampton · primary school
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34th of 45 primary schools in Southampton we can score, 55 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 3.6/10 against 1,730 of them, against 3.1/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 62.0 · 44 | 40% | 1.74 |
| Ofsted | 10 | 35% | 0.34 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 0.0 · 10 | 25% | 0.26 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Hope Community School Southampton overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 62.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 0.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (3.6 out of 10 against similar schools, 3.1 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted inspected the school in March 2026 under the new report-card framework, which grades each area separately and gives no overall grade.
Getting in
The published school roll is 219 pupils against a stated capacity of 420. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils who are below the expected standard in maths? What specific steps are taken to help children reach the higher standard in reading? How does the new Ofsted framework affect day-to-day teaching priorities?
What Ofsted said about Hope Community School Southampton
Overview
Hope Community School Southampton fulfils the expected standard of education, with pupils achieving broadly in line with national averages. The report highlights a positive school culture where pupils are happy, behave well, and feel safe, supported by strong leadership and effective safeguarding practices.
Strengths
- Pupils achieve in line with national averages in reading, writing, and mathematics, with disadvantaged pupils also meeting these standards.
- Attendance has improved for all pupils, including those with special educational needs, due to leaders’ careful data analysis and positive relationships with parents.
- Staff are well-supported, enjoy their work, and benefit from high-quality professional development that prioritises workload and wellbeing.
- The inclusive approach ensures pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities access the same curriculum as their peers through appropriate adaptations.
- Pupils thrive in a multicultural atmosphere, engaging in a wide range of extra-curricular clubs and inclusive trips that broaden their horizons.
Areas to improve
- Leaders should embed high-quality teaching across the wider curriculum, as it is currently at an earlier stage compared to core subjects.
- Assessment should be used consistently well across all subjects to ensure pupils achieve highly.
Safeguarding
The safeguarding standards are met, with leaders establishing an open culture where concerns are actively identified, acted upon, and managed, ensuring pupils feel safe.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 33% |
| 2024/25 | 62% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
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Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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