The Hope Service is a pupil referral unit in Guildford, Surrey, for children and young people aged 11 to 18.
- Ages 11–18
- Ofsted: Outstanding
School details
- Type
- Pupil referral unit
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Boys and girls
- Boys and girls
- Headteacher
- Mrs Juliet Roberts (Teacher In Charge)
- Opened
- 1 January 2005
- Free school meals
- 0% of pupils eligible
- Council
- Surrey
- School reference (URN)
- 134870
How to get a place
3 steps
- Talk to your child’s school or the council
Places in alternative provision are usually arranged by your child’s current school or Surrey council, rather than applied for directly.
- If your child has an EHC plan
The placement should be agreed through the plan, with you involved in the decision.
- Get free, independent advice
Your local SENDIASS can explain your options and come to meetings with you.
Questions to ask when you visit
8 questions to tick off as you go
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Ofsted
Rated Outstanding, May 2018; school remains Outstanding (November 2023)
Rated Outstanding at its last graded inspection, in May 2018. That was some time ago, so read the latest report for the full picture.
- Leadership and managementOutstanding
- SafeguardingEffective
Since then: School remains Outstanding (ungraded inspection, November 2023).
Contact and getting there
Worplesdon Road, Guildford, GU2 9RS
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Directions: Walk Public transport Drive
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Other SEND schools nearby
- Wey Valley College Alternative provision · Ages 5–16 · Ofsted: Outstanding 0.4 miles
- Northmead Junior School Mainstream + base · Ages 7–11 · Ofsted: Good 0.5 miles
- Pond Meadow School Special school · Ages 2–19 · Ofsted: Outstanding 0.7 miles
By need in Surrey: Autism (37) · Speech and language (29) · Moderate learning (18) · Severe learning (9) · Hearing (6) · Physical (6) · SEMH (5) · PMLD (5) · Vision (5) · Dyslexia and SpLD (4)
Questions about The Hope Service
How do I get a place at The Hope Service?
Places at The Hope Service are usually arranged by your child’s current school or Surrey council rather than applied for directly. If your child has an EHC plan, the placement should be agreed through it.
What ages does The Hope Service take?
Aged 11 to 18, boys and girls.
What is The Hope Service’s Ofsted rating?
Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in November 2023 at its last graded inspection. Newer inspections no longer give a single overall grade, so read the latest report for the full picture.
Where is The Hope Service?
Worplesdon Road, Guildford, GU2 9RS, in Surrey.
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