Hope High School

Contact details for the school

School Name: Hope High School
Address: Carfield, Clay Brow
Town/City: Skelmersdale
County: Lancashire
Postcode: WN8 9DP
Telephone Number: 01695 721066
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Ages 11-16
Type: Community special school
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mrs Helen Dunbavin
Capacity: 90
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 108 (79% boys & 21% girls)
Enrollment: 120% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 61.1%

SEN Provisions

  • SEMH - Social, Emotional and Mental Health

Location and administration

URN: 119898
DfE Number: 888/7104
UKPRN: 10014810
UPRN: 100012822119
Region: North West (E12000002)
District: West Lancashire (E07000127)
Constituency: West Lancashire (E14001577)
Electoral Ward: Skelmersdale South (E05014940)

Easting & Northing: 350205E, 404561N
Latitude & Longitude: 53° 32' 9.48" N 2° 45' 9.5" W
Plus Code: 9C5VG6PW+9W

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Governors

  • Mr Andy Argile - Governor. Appointed on 22 October 2020 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 29 January 2026.
  • Mrs Linda Ashton - Governor. Appointed on 27 October 2025 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 26 October 2029.
  • Mrs Angela Blacoe - Governor. Appointed on 2 October 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 2 July 2026.
  • Mr Alan Brindle - Governor. Appointed on 23 November 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 22 November 2029.
  • Miss Emma Davies - Governor. Appointed on 21 October 2022 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 2 July 2026.
  • Mr Matthew Davison - Governor. Appointed on 19 January 2026 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 18 January 2030.
  • Mrs Helen Dunbavin - Governor. Appointed on 4 July 2024 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal). Term runs until 3 July 2028.
  • Mr Richard Farbon - Governor. Appointed on 8 July 2024 (Nominated by LA and appointed by GB). Term runs until 7 July 2028.
  • Mrs Leanne Fletcher - Governor. Appointed on 2 October 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 8 June 2026.
  • Mr Gary Harrison - Governor. Appointed on 15 July 2022 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 2 October 2025.
  • Mrs Lorimer Ann Russell-Hayes - Governor. Appointed on 18 October 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 17 October 2027.
  • Mr Peter Swarbrick - Governor. Appointed on 3 April 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 2 April 2029.
  • Mr Matthew Walker - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 22 July 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 20 July 2026.
  • Mr Colin Watson - Governor. Appointed on 29 January 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 28 January 2030.