What did Ofsted judge Hope Community School's overall effectiveness to be?

Ofsted judged Hope Community School's overall effectiveness as Good at its inspection in May 2023, on Ofsted's own scale.

How many pupils attend Hope Community School?

Hope Community School has 112 pupils on roll.

What ages does Hope Community School take?

Hope Community School admits pupils aged 4 to 11.

Where is Hope Community School located?

Hope Community School is located in Sidcup, DA14 5BU, Bexley.

How do I apply to Hope Community School?

Hope Community School is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for primary places is 15 January.

Does Hope Community School have a religious character?

Yes — Hope Community School has a religious character of Christian. Faith criteria may apply to admissions; check the school's oversubscription policy for details.

How are Reception places decided at Hope Community School?

When Hope Community School has more applications than places for 2022-23, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked after and previously looked after children — A looked after child is a child who is (a) in the care of a local authority, or (b) being provided with accommodation by a local authority in the exercise of their social services functions. A previously looked-after child is a child who was looked after but ceased to be so because they were adopted, subject to a special guardianship order, or child arrangements order immediately after being looked after; 2. Faith based places (up to 20%, 6 places) — As a school designated as having a Religious Character, up to 20% of places (6) will be allocated on the basis of the Christian faith. First priority: children whose parents/carers are regular attenders of New Generation Church, Sidcup, ranked: 2a. sibling on roll; 2b. exceptional medical, social or welfare needs; 2c. living closest (straight line distance). If these 20% faith places are not filled, remaining faith places open to children whose parents/carers are regular attenders of a Churches Together in England and/or Evangelical Alliance Church, ranked: 2d. sibling on roll; 2e. exceptional medical or social needs; 2f. living closest. If more children apply under faith based criteria than places available, unsuccessful applicants are considered under 'open places' without account of faith; 3. Open places (all remaining places) — 3a. Siblings on roll; 3b. Children with exceptional medical or social needs which means the child must, because of those needs, attend the school (evidence required); 3c. Children living closest (straight line distance). The school offers 30 places at this entry point. Tie-break: In the event of a 'tie-break' situation (i.e. if home to school distance is equal, for example two children living in the same block of flats or in the same house) a rank order will be determined by HCS and a method of random selection will be used. This process will be independently verified. However, if children of multiple birth (twins and triplets) are tied for the final place, those siblings will be admitted over PAN as permitted by infant class size rules.

What is the largest ethnic background at Hope Community School?

According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 43.8% of pupils at Hope Community School are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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How places are decided at Hope Community School

When there are more applications than places for 2022-23 (Reception), places are offered in this order of priority. Meeting a higher criterion beats meeting a lower one.

1Looked after and previously looked after children — A looked after child is a child who is (a) in the care of a local authority, or (b) being provided with accommodation by a local authority in the exercise of their social services functions. A previously looked-after child is a child who was looked after but ceased to be so because they were adopted, subject to a special guardianship order, or child arrangements order immediately after being looked after.
2Faith based places (up to 20%, 6 places) — As a school designated as having a Religious Character, up to 20% of places (6) will be allocated on the basis of the Christian faith. First priority: children whose parents/carers are regular attenders of New Generation Church, Sidcup, ranked: 2a. sibling on roll; 2b. exceptional medical, social or welfare needs; 2c. living closest (straight line distance). If these 20% faith places are not filled, remaining faith places open to children whose parents/carers are regular attenders of a Churches Together in England and/or Evangelical Alliance Church, ranked: 2d. sibling on roll; 2e. exceptional medical or social needs; 2f. living closest. If more children apply under faith based criteria than places available, unsuccessful applicants are considered under 'open places' without account of faith.
3Open places (all remaining places) — 3a. Siblings on roll; 3b. Children with exceptional medical or social needs which means the child must, because of those needs, attend the school (evidence required); 3c. Children living closest (straight line distance).

If two applications tie: In the event of a 'tie-break' situation (i.e. if home to school distance is equal, for example two children living in the same block of flats or in the same house) a rank order will be determined by HCS and a method of random selection will be used. This process will be independently verified. However, if children of multiple birth (twins and triplets) are tied for the final place, those siblings will be admitted over PAN as permitted by infant class size rules.

Admission of pupils with a Statement of Special Educational Needs or an Education, Health and Care Plan naming the school is given priority before the numbered oversubscription criteria, as required by law.

Published by the admission authority. Meeting a criterion never guarantees a place — it sets the order places are offered in. Full detail, other entry points and previous years are on the Admissions tab.

Hope Community School: key facts

What did Ofsted judge Hope Community School's overall effectiveness to be?: Ofsted judged Hope Community School's overall effectiveness as Good at its inspection in May 2023, on Ofsted's own scale.
How many pupils attend Hope Community School?: Hope Community School has 112 pupils on roll.
What ages does Hope Community School take?: Hope Community School admits pupils aged 4 to 11.
Where is Hope Community School located?: Hope Community School is located in Sidcup, DA14 5BU, Bexley.
How do I apply to Hope Community School?: Hope Community School is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for primary places is 15 January.
Does Hope Community School have a religious character?: Yes — Hope Community School has a religious character of Christian. Faith criteria may apply to admissions; check the school's oversubscription policy for details.
How are Reception places decided at Hope Community School?: When Hope Community School has more applications than places for 2022-23, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked after and previously looked after children — A looked after child is a child who is (a) in the care of a local authority, or (b) being provided with accommodation by a local authority in the exercise of their social services functions. A previously looked-after child is a child who was looked after but ceased to be so because they were adopted, subject to a special guardianship order, or child arrangements order immediately after being looked after; 2. Faith based places (up to 20%, 6 places) — As a school designated as having a Religious Character, up to 20% of places (6) will be allocated on the basis of the Christian faith. First priority: children whose parents/carers are regular attenders of New Generation Church, Sidcup, ranked: 2a. sibling on roll; 2b. exceptional medical, social or welfare needs; 2c. living closest (straight line distance). If these 20% faith places are not filled, remaining faith places open to children whose parents/carers are regular attenders of a Churches Together in England and/or Evangelical Alliance Church, ranked: 2d. sibling on roll; 2e. exceptional medical or social needs; 2f. living closest. If more children apply under faith based criteria than places available, unsuccessful applicants are considered under 'open places' without account of faith; 3. Open places (all remaining places) — 3a. Siblings on roll; 3b. Children with exceptional medical or social needs which means the child must, because of those needs, attend the school (evidence required); 3c. Children living closest (straight line distance). The school offers 30 places at this entry point. Tie-break: In the event of a 'tie-break' situation (i.e. if home to school distance is equal, for example two children living in the same block of flats or in the same house) a rank order will be determined by HCS and a method of random selection will be used. This process will be independently verified. However, if children of multiple birth (twins and triplets) are tied for the final place, those siblings will be admitted over PAN as permitted by infant class size rules.
What is the largest ethnic background at Hope Community School?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 43.8% of pupils at Hope Community School are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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How places are decided at Hope Community School

When there are more applications than places for 2022-23 (Reception), places are offered in this order of priority. Meeting a higher criterion beats meeting a lower one.

1Looked after and previously looked after children — A looked after child is a child who is (a) in the care of a local authority, or (b) being provided with accommodation by a local authority in the exercise of their social services functions. A previously looked-after child is a child who was looked after but ceased to be so because they were adopted, subject to a special guardianship order, or child arrangements order immediately after being looked after.
2Faith based places (up to 20%, 6 places) — As a school designated as having a Religious Character, up to 20% of places (6) will be allocated on the basis of the Christian faith. First priority: children whose parents/carers are regular attenders of New Generation Church, Sidcup, ranked: 2a. sibling on roll; 2b. exceptional medical, social or welfare needs; 2c. living closest (straight line distance). If these 20% faith places are not filled, remaining faith places open to children whose parents/carers are regular attenders of a Churches Together in England and/or Evangelical Alliance Church, ranked: 2d. sibling on roll; 2e. exceptional medical or social needs; 2f. living closest. If more children apply under faith based criteria than places available, unsuccessful applicants are considered under 'open places' without account of faith.
3Open places (all remaining places) — 3a. Siblings on roll; 3b. Children with exceptional medical or social needs which means the child must, because of those needs, attend the school (evidence required); 3c. Children living closest (straight line distance).

Hope Community School: key facts

What did Ofsted judge Hope Community School's overall effectiveness to be?: Ofsted judged Hope Community School's overall effectiveness as Good at its inspection in May 2023, on Ofsted's own scale.
How many pupils attend Hope Community School?: Hope Community School has 112 pupils on roll.
What ages does Hope Community School take?: Hope Community School admits pupils aged 4 to 11.
Where is Hope Community School located?: Hope Community School is located in Sidcup, DA14 5BU, Bexley.
How do I apply to Hope Community School?: Hope Community School is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for primary places is 15 January.
Does Hope Community School have a religious character?: Yes — Hope Community School has a religious character of Christian. Faith criteria may apply to admissions; check the school's oversubscription policy for details.
How are Reception places decided at Hope Community School?: When Hope Community School has more applications than places for 2022-23, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked after and previously looked after children — A looked after child is a child who is (a) in the care of a local authority, or (b) being provided with accommodation by a local authority in the exercise of their social services functions. A previously looked-after child is a child who was looked after but ceased to be so because they were adopted, subject to a special guardianship order, or child arrangements order immediately after being looked after; 2. Faith based places (up to 20%, 6 places) — As a school designated as having a Religious Character, up to 20% of places (6) will be allocated on the basis of the Christian faith. First priority: children whose parents/carers are regular attenders of New Generation Church, Sidcup, ranked: 2a. sibling on roll; 2b. exceptional medical, social or welfare needs; 2c. living closest (straight line distance). If these 20% faith places are not filled, remaining faith places open to children whose parents/carers are regular attenders of a Churches Together in England and/or Evangelical Alliance Church, ranked: 2d. sibling on roll; 2e. exceptional medical or social needs; 2f. living closest. If more children apply under faith based criteria than places available, unsuccessful applicants are considered under 'open places' without account of faith; 3. Open places (all remaining places) — 3a. Siblings on roll; 3b. Children with exceptional medical or social needs which means the child must, because of those needs, attend the school (evidence required); 3c. Children living closest (straight line distance). The school offers 30 places at this entry point. Tie-break: In the event of a 'tie-break' situation (i.e. if home to school distance is equal, for example two children living in the same block of flats or in the same house) a rank order will be determined by HCS and a method of random selection will be used. This process will be independently verified. However, if children of multiple birth (twins and triplets) are tied for the final place, those siblings will be admitted over PAN as permitted by infant class size rules.
What is the largest ethnic background at Hope Community School?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 43.8% of pupils at Hope Community School are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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