Hope Academy Catchment Area

Q: What age range does Hope Academy cover?

Hope Academy is a secondary school serving pupils aged 11–16 in Newton-le-Willows, St. Helens.

Reviewed by the catchment.school editorial team · Last updated 15 March 2026

Hope Academy is a academy sponsor led secondary school in Newton-le-Willows, St. Helens , serving pupils aged 11–16, with 1288 pupils, and a capacity of 1350 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

11–16

Age range

1,288

Pupils

1,350

Capacity

95%

Fill rate

Hope Academy Catchment Area Information

Admission to Hope Academy is managed by St. Helens and typically includes both faith criteria and catchment area proximity. The weighting given to each criterion depends on the school's published oversubscription policy, which is reviewed annually.

Operating near capacity: 95% of places are currently filled. Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by St. Helens before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

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Hope Academy — School Information

Full address: Ashton Road, Newton-le-Willows, WA12 0AQ
Local authority: St. Helens
School type: Academy sponsor led
Phase of education: Secondary
Age range: 11–16 years
Religious character: Church of England/Roman Catholic
Admissions policy: Non-selective
Free school meals: 28.1% of pupils
DfE URN: 136421

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Frequently Asked Questions — Hope Academy

Is Hope Academy oversubscribed? ▾

Hope Academy is operating close to its capacity of 1350 places (95% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Hope Academy? ▾

Hope Academy uses both faith criteria and catchment area proximity in its admissions policy. The weighting is reviewed annually and published by St. Helens before each admissions cycle.

What age range does Hope Academy cover? ▾

Hope Academy is a secondary school in Newton-le-Willows, St. Helens, serving pupils aged 11–16. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.