Hope View School
Station Approach, Canterbury, CT4 8EG
Age range
7 to 18
Gender
Boys
Pupils
110
Headteacher
Mr Paul Johnson
Type
Independent
Ofsted
Good
Local authority
Kent
About Hope View School
Based in Chilham, near Canterbury, Hope View School is a special school for children aged 7 to 18 and takes boys. The school currently has about 110 pupils. As an independent school it is fee-paying and sits outside the local authority admissions system. Mr Paul Johnson leads the school.
Inspection at a glance
At its most recent Ofsted inspection on 26 September 2023, Hope View School was judged Good. The full inspection report is linked from this page so you can read the inspectors' own words.
Getting a place at Hope View School
Hope View School sets its own admissions. Families apply to the school directly rather than through a council application round, and places usually follow a visit, registration and the school's own assessment. Always check the current admissions policy on the school's own website before you apply, because criteria can change year to year.
SEND at a glance
Hope View School is a specialist SEND setting, so every pupil on roll has identified additional needs. Recorded provision: Specialist school. The school's SEN information report is the authoritative source and is linked in the SEND section below.
Hope View School contact details and location
You will find Hope View School at Station Approach, Chilham, Canterbury, Kent, CT4 8EG. The school office can be reached on 01227 738000. A map, directions and the school's own website link are on this page.
Ofsted inspection
Overall effectiveness
Ofsted's most recent visit confirmed the overall rating. It did not re-grade the individual areas.
Hope View School admissions and catchment area
This is an independent school
Hope View School runs its own admissions process. You apply directly to the school, usually with a registration fee, an assessment or taster day, and often an interview. Bursaries and scholarships may be available - ask early.
Official links
Applications go direct to the school - you do not apply through your local council.
How to apply
1. Book a visit or open day
Most independent schools want you to visit before you apply - open days and private tours are both usually offered.
2. Register with the school
Complete the school's registration form and pay the registration fee. Some schools have a waiting list a year or more ahead.
3. Assessment / taster day
Depending on age, this can be an informal assessment, a taster day in class, or a formal entrance test with an interview.
4. Offer and deposit
The school makes an offer directly. A deposit secures the place; check the terms and notice period carefully.
5. Bursaries & scholarships
Ask about means-tested bursaries and scholarships. Deadlines are often earlier than main entry.
Didn't get a place? Ask about waiting lists
Independent schools manage their own admissions. If you are not offered a place at Hope View School, ask about the waiting list and whether a late application is possible.
Hope View School results and attendance
KS2 results
N/A
A-Level results
N/A
Attendance
N/A
Free school meals
N/A
SEND support at Hope View School
SEND setting
Specialist school
SEND provision
Specialist school
For full details, visit the school's SEND information page.
Wraparound care and nursery at Hope View School
Nursery
No
Breakfast club
Please check with the school
After-school club
Please check with the school
Hope View School term dates: Kent standard term dates for 2026/27
These are Kent County Council's standard term dates. Your school may use different dates and INSET days, so check the school's website before making plans.
Autumn 1 · 2026
1 Sep-23 Oct
Autumn 2 · 2026
2 Nov-18 Dec
Spring 1 · 2027
4 Jan-12 Feb
Spring 2 · 2027
22 Feb-25 Mar
Summer 1 · 2027
12 Apr-28 May
Summer 2 · 2027
7 Jun-21 Jul
Hope View School: frequently asked questions
How do I apply for a place at Hope View School?
Hope View School is independent, so you apply to the school directly rather than through a council round. Contact the admissions office to arrange a visit and register.
What is Hope View School's Ofsted rating?
Ofsted rated Hope View School Good at its inspection on 26 September 2023. You can open the full report from the inspection section of this page.
How big is Hope View School and what ages does it take?
Hope View School has around 110 pupils on roll and covers ages 7 to 18. It is a single-sex school for boys.
What SEND support does Hope View School offer?
Hope View School is recorded as a specialist school. The school's SEN information report has the current detail and is linked in the SEND section of this page.
What are Hope View School's term dates and INSET days?
Hope View School follows the standard Kent pattern for 2026/27, set out term by term on this page. INSET days are set by the school itself, so confirm them on the school's own calendar.
Where is Hope View School and how do I contact the school?
Hope View School is at Station Approach, Chilham, Canterbury, Kent, CT4 8EG. The office number is 01227 738000. A map and directions are on this page.
About this information. Compiled from published sources including the Department for Education, Ofsted and the school's own website. Last reviewed Summer 2026.
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