Hopewell School
Hopewell School is an independent special school in Dagenham, dedicated to providing tailored education and therapeutic support for children and young people with EHCPs, SEMH needs, and additional learning challenges.
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Our take
Independent co-ed all-through school in Essex for ages 7–16. Non-selective intake.
- Families wanting one school across the whole journey (ages 7–16) rather than separate prep + senior.
- Families who prefer a co-educational setting over single-sex.
- Families who would rather not put their child through a selective entrance assessment.
- Fees aren't published. Treat published external fee comparisons with caution and ask admissions directly before shortlisting.
- SEND provision isn't documented in our profile. If your child has an EHCP or specific learning needs, ask admissions about case-by-case capacity before applying.
About the head
“Restoring Hope, Releasing Potential, Rebuilding Lives”
At Hopewell School, every child matters, and every child deserves an education that reflects their strengths, experiences, and potential.
Distinctive features
Integrated child psychotherapy, music therapy, drama therapy, and other therapeutic services
State-of-the-art creative media suite including VR studio and e-sports arena
Personalised learning pathways tailored to individual needs
Focus on SEMH needs and EHCP students
Vocational curriculum and personal development programme
Strong therapeutic intervention embedded in the curriculum
Activities & co-curricular
sport
music
drama
academic club
service
other
Facilities
sports
arts
academic
wellbeing
Recent coverage
Hopewell School, an independent special day school in Dagenham, Essex, received a 'Good' rating in its Ofsted inspection report published on 11 July 2025. This marked an improvement from the previous inspection in July 2023, which rated the school as 'Requires Improvement'. The 2024–25 GCSE cohort comprised 16 students, with an average Attainment 8 score of 6.3, compared to the national average of 46.0. Notably, 0% of students achieved a Grade 5 or higher in English and Mathematics, while 6.3% achieved a Grade 4 or higher in these subjects. The school has a capacity of 65 students and currently enrolls 49 pupils.
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| Year | Opens | Closes | Reply by | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-27 | 1 Sept 2025 | 15 Nov 2025 | TBC | Closed |
Open events
Private tours and additional visits available by arrangement — contact admissions to arrange.
Fees
Bursaries & Scholarships
Inspection
Ofsted — 3 Jun 2025
One inspection report on file. Worth reading before booking a visit — covers safeguarding, leadership and overall standard.
Term dates 2025-2026
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Questions parents ask
Common questions about Hopewell School, answered from this school’s structured profile data. Always confirm specifics with admissions before applying.
What kind of child is Hopewell School best for?+
Independent co-ed all-through school in Essex for ages 7–16. Non-selective intake.
How does admissions work?+
Admissions are non-selective. Registration windows and required forms vary by entry point — check the admissions timeline above.
Are fees published?+
Yes — see the Fees table further down the page. Add extras (uniform, trips, lunches, music tuition, registration fees) on top of the base figure before budgeting.
Does the school support SEND?+
SEND provision isn't documented in our profile. If your child has identified needs, contact admissions early to discuss capacity.
Are there open days?+
1 upcoming open day or tour — see the admissions timeline. Booking is usually required.
How do I contact admissions?+
phone on 0208 593 6610; 020 8593 6610; 0300 123 1231; 0161 618 8524 or the registrars listed in the contact card. Reference your child's age and intended entry year in the first message.
What similar schools should I compare?+
We've ranked 6 schools by semantic similarity to Hopewell School — see the "Schools like Hopewell School" grid below. Most parents shortlist 4–6 schools before applying.
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