Open Free School Primary Christian Mixed

Hope Community School

167 Rectory Lane, Sidcup, DA14 5BU
Part of: NEW GENERATION SCHOOLS TRUST (Multi-academy trust)
112 Pupils
210 Capacity
4–11 Age Range
44.60% FSM %
58 Boys
54 Girls
About Hope Community School

Hope Community School is a Primary Free Schools serving Sidcup and the surrounding area in Bexley with a Christian character. The school for pupils aged 4–11 is part of the London region.

It has 112 pupils on roll. School capacity: 210. Current headteacher: Emma Carvosso.

Information on Hope Community School is sourced from the DfE GIAS database, the authoritative register of all schools and educational establishments in England.

School Details
Establishment Type Free schools
Type Group Free Schools
Phase of Education Primary
Status Open
Local Authority Bexley
Region London
Administrative District Bexley
Parliamentary Constituency Old Bexley and Sidcup
Ward Sidcup
Urban / Rural Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy Not applicable
Religious Character Christian
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders Not applicable
Sixth Form Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision No Nursery Classes
Trust / Sponsor NEW GENERATION SCHOOLS TRUST
Opened 01-09-2013
UKPRN 10041213
URN 139561
Data Last Updated 17-02-2026
Governors & Trustees (12)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mr Andrew McGee Chair of Local Governing Body 01/09/2025 31/08/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Miss Robyn Adams Local Governor 01/09/2024 31/08/2025 Elected by school staff
Mr Ryan Alexander Local Governor 01/10/2025 31/08/2026 Elected by school staff
Mr Lee Andrew Local Governor 07/11/2025 31/08/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Emma Carvosso Local Governor 01/09/2025 Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mrs Sara Donnelly Local Governor 01/09/2022 31/08/2025 Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mrs Lynn Mason Local Governor 01/09/2023 31/08/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Josephine Owlett Local Governor 08/10/2024 31/08/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Christopher Regan Local Governor 24/10/2025 31/08/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Karianne Richardson Local Governor 01/09/2024 31/08/2025 Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates
Mrs Allicia Stephens Local Governor 01/09/2024 31/08/2026 Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates
Mr Paul Weston Local Governor 01/09/2025 31/08/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Frequently Asked Questions
Hope Community School is a Free schools (group: Free Schools) in Sidcup, Bexley.
Hope Community School has 112 pupils, with a capacity of 210.
Hope Community School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11.
Yes, Hope Community School has a Christian religious character.
The Principal at Hope Community School is Mrs Emma Carvosso.
Hope Community School is at 167 Rectory Lane, Sidcup, DA14 5BU, in the Bexley local authority, London.
Sixth form at Hope Community School: Does not have a sixth form.
Hope Community School is currently open.
Contact
Principal
Mrs Emma Carvosso
167 Rectory Lane, Sidcup, DA14 5BU
Location
Quick Summary
URN 139561
Status Open
Ofsted
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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