What year groups does Hopescourt School teach?

Hopescourt School teaches children aged 4 to 19. It is a special school in Walton-on-Thames.

Who is the headteacher of Hopescourt School?

The headteacher of Hopescourt School is Mrs Rochelle Richmond, as recorded in the Department for Education's register of schools.

Has Hopescourt School been inspected?

Ofsted has not inspected Hopescourt School under its current framework, so no current judgement is shown. That is common for newer schools and is not a mark against a school.

How big is Hopescourt School?

Hopescourt School has 96 pupils on roll, teaching children aged 4 to 19.

Is Hopescourt School full?

Hopescourt School has capacity for 200 pupils and 96 on roll (48%), so it has space against its published capacity. Places are allocated through the local authority's admissions process, so capacity alone does not tell you whether a place is available.

Is Hopescourt School a faith school?

No. Hopescourt School has no designated religious character.

Is Hopescourt School a selective school?

No. Hopescourt School is recorded as non-selective in the schools register.

Who runs Hopescourt School?

Hopescourt School is part of BOURNE EDUCATION TRUST. Schools in a trust or federation share leadership and governance, but each keeps its own inspection record and results.

What is Hopescourt School's absence rate?

Hopescourt School's overall absence rate is 30.4% in the latest published census.

Does Hopescourt School publish exam results?

OfferDay shows exam results for a school only where the Department for Education has published them, and none are shown for Hopescourt School. That is usual for infant, nursery, special and independent schools, and for schools without recent published results.

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Hopescourt School

Hopescourt School

Waterside Drive, Walton-on-Thames, KT12 2FQ

Phase: Free Schools
School type: Free schools special
Ages: 4 to 19
Gender: Mixed
Religious character: None
Trust: BOURNE EDUCATION TRUST
Headteacher: Mrs Rochelle Richmond
Admissions policy: Non-selective
Sponsor: Bourne Education Trust
Constituency: Esher and Walton
Setting: Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Capacity: 200
Pupils on roll: 96
URN: 150773
Local authority: Surrey
Website: School website
Telephone: 01932627440

About this school

Hopescourt School is a special academy in Walton-on-Thames. It teaches children aged 4 to 19 and has 96 pupils on roll.

Ofsted has not yet inspected Hopescourt School under its current framework. Where the Department for Education has published them, its results and pupil characteristics appear below. Seeing a school for yourself shows what no page can, so arrange a visit before you apply.

Ofsted judgement

Hopescourt School has not been inspected by Ofsted yet. It opened in its current form in September 2024, and new or converted schools usually wait a few years for their first inspection.

School context

From the 2024/25 school census and absence figures.

Free school meals (last 6 years): 40.28%
English as an additional language: 5.6%
Overall absence: 30.41%
Persistent absence: 59.04%

Location

Nearby schools

The Danesfield Manor School
Independent schools · Walton-on-Thames

1.1 miles
Ashley Park School
Special schools · Walton-on-Thames

1.1 miles
The Beech House School
Independent schools

1.2 miles
Maypole School
Special schools · Sunbury-on-Thames

1.5 miles
Halliford School
Independent schools · Shepperton

1.6 miles

Other schools in Walton-on-Thames

Ashley Park School Special schools
North East Surrey Secondary Short Stay School Local authority maintained schools
Walton Leigh School Academies
Ashley Church of England Primary School Primary
Bell Farm Primary School Primary
Walton Oak Primary School Primary
Heathside Walton-on-Thames Secondary
Three Rivers Academy Secondary
The Danesfield Manor School Independent schools

Common questions

What year groups does Hopescourt School teach?: Hopescourt School teaches children aged 4 to 19. It is a special school in Walton-on-Thames.
Who is the headteacher of Hopescourt School?: The headteacher of Hopescourt School is Mrs Rochelle Richmond, as recorded in the Department for Education's register of schools.
Has Hopescourt School been inspected?: Ofsted has not inspected Hopescourt School under its current framework, so no current judgement is shown. That is common for newer schools and is not a mark against a school.
How big is Hopescourt School?: Hopescourt School has 96 pupils on roll, teaching children aged 4 to 19.
Is Hopescourt School full?: Hopescourt School has capacity for 200 pupils and 96 on roll (48%), so it has space against its published capacity. Places are allocated through the local authority's admissions process, so capacity alone does not tell you whether a place is available.
Is Hopescourt School a faith school?: No. Hopescourt School has no designated religious character.
Is Hopescourt School a selective school?: No. Hopescourt School is recorded as non-selective in the schools register.
Who runs Hopescourt School?: Hopescourt School is part of BOURNE EDUCATION TRUST. Schools in a trust or federation share leadership and governance, but each keeps its own inspection record and results.
What is Hopescourt School's absence rate?: Hopescourt School's overall absence rate is 30.4% in the latest published census.
Does Hopescourt School publish exam results?: OfferDay shows exam results for a school only where the Department for Education has published them, and none are shown for Hopescourt School. That is usual for infant, nursery, special and independent schools, and for schools without recent published results.

School details come from the Department for Education's Get Information About Schools register. Inspection outcomes come from Ofsted, and exam results from the Department for Education's school performance service. This page was last updated on 10 July 2026.