Open Special Mixed

Hope School

Kelvin Grove, Wigan, WN3 6SP
235 Pupils
200 Capacity
2–19 Age Range
32.10% FSM %
147 Boys
88 Girls
About Hope School

Hope School is a Not applicable Special schools serving Wigan and the surrounding area in Wigan with a Does not apply character. The school for pupils aged 2–19 is part of the North West region.

It has 235 pupils on roll. School capacity: 200. Current headteacher: Susan Lucas.

Information on Hope 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 Wigan
Region North West
Administrative District Wigan
Parliamentary Constituency Makerfield
Ward Winstanley
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 Has a sixth form
Nursery Provision Has Nursery Classes
UKPRN 10015891
URN 106543
Data Last Updated 28-01-2026
Governors & Trustees (11)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mrs Christine slonker Chair of Governors 02/03/2024 01/03/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs LISA DAVENPORT Governor 05/12/2023 04/12/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Emma Foster Governor 29/11/2022 28/11/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Mr James Fox Governor 05/12/2023 04/12/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Pauline Lynch Governor 24/04/2022 23/04/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Joanne Weaver Governor 13/07/2021 12/07/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Joanne Weaver Governor 13/07/2025 12/07/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Catherine White Governor 24/01/2023 23/01/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Louise Whittle Governor 12/05/2021 11/05/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Louise Whittle Governor 12/05/2025 11/05/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Julie Wilkinson Governor 24/04/2022 23/04/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Frequently Asked Questions
Hope School is a Community special school (group: Special schools) in Wigan, Wigan.
Hope School has 235 pupils, with a capacity of 200.
Hope School caters for pupils aged 2 to 19.
The Headteacher at Hope School is Mrs Susan Lucas.
Hope School is at Kelvin Grove, Marus Bridge, Wigan, WN3 6SP, in the Wigan local authority, North West.
Sixth form at Hope School: Has a sixth form.
Hope School is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mrs Susan Lucas
Kelvin Grove, Marus Bridge, Wigan, WN3 6SP
Location
Quick Summary
URN 106543
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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