Open Special Mixed

Hope High School

Carfield, Skelmersdale, WN8 9DP
113 Pupils
90 Capacity
11–16 Age Range
62.80% FSM %
90 Boys
23 Girls
About Hope High School

Hope High School is a Not applicable Special schools serving Skelmersdale and the surrounding area in Lancashire with a Does not apply character. The school for pupils aged 11–16 is part of the North West region.

It has 113 pupils on roll. School capacity: 90. Current headteacher: Helen Dunbavin.

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

School Details
Establishment Type Community special school
Type Group Special schools
Phase of Education Not applicable
Status Open
Local Authority Lancashire
Region North West
Administrative District West Lancashire
Parliamentary Constituency West Lancashire
Ward Skelmersdale South
Urban / Rural Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy Not applicable
Religious Character Does not apply
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision Not applicable
UKPRN 10014810
URN 119898
Data Last Updated 29-01-2026
Governors & Trustees (12)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mr Matthew Walker Chair of Governors 22/07/2023 20/07/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Andy Argile Governor 22/10/2020 29/01/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Linda Ashton Governor 27/10/2025 26/10/2029 Elected by parents
Mrs Angela Blacoe Governor 02/10/2024 01/10/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Alan Brindle Governor 23/11/2025 22/11/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Miss Emma Davies Governor 21/10/2022 20/10/2026 Elected by parents
Mr Matthew Davison Governor 19/01/2026 18/01/2030 Elected by school staff
Mrs Helen Dunbavin Governor 04/07/2024 03/07/2028 Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mr Richard Farbon Governor 08/07/2024 07/07/2028 Nominated by LA and appointed by GB
Mrs Leanne Fletcher Governor 02/10/2025 01/10/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Gary Harrison Governor 15/07/2022 02/10/2025 Elected by school staff
Miss Sin?ad Martin Governor 08/10/2024 15/05/2025 Elected by parents
Frequently Asked Questions
Hope High School is a Community special school (group: Special schools) in Skelmersdale, Lancashire.
Hope High School has 113 pupils, with a capacity of 90.
Hope High School caters for pupils aged 11 to 16.
The Headteacher at Hope High School is Mrs Helen Dunbavin.
Hope High School is at Carfield, Clay Brow, Skelmersdale, WN8 9DP, in the Lancashire local authority, North West.
Sixth form at Hope High School: Does not have a sixth form.
Hope High School is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mrs Helen Dunbavin
Carfield, Clay Brow, Skelmersdale, WN8 9DP
Location
Quick Summary
URN 119898
Status Open
Ofsted
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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