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An Independent Special School for boys with complex needs including Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD), social, emotional, mental health and learning difficulties.

The school is based on two sites. The Lower School is in Garlinge Green, near Chartham and the Upper School site is just outside the village of Chilham. Both sites are within close proximity of Canterbury, Ashford, Maidstone, Thanet and the Medway towns (Kent).

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“We educate and encourage young people to value their lives and place in society whilst offering a unique educational and social experience through a Firm, Fair, Friendly and Fun approach.”

Headteachers welcome

Welcome to our school’s website! I am delighted to have this opportunity to introduce you to our amazing school community.

Hope View School has a history of improving and developing the lives of pupils both academically, socially, practically, physically, mentally and emotionally. Everyone at Hope View School is dedicated to ensuring every pupil, regardless of their ability achieve and reach their full potential.

There are currently 112 wonderful pupils who attend Hope View School. Learning takes place on either the Lower School Site in Chartham or at the Upper School Site in Chilham. Pupils are immersed in a diverse curriculum which is broad and balanced to prepare them with the knowledge and skills required for adult life and to become valued and positive members of society.

One of the hallmarks of our school is our strong sense of community. Hope View School is a happy place to be, where staff are very proud of all our pupils, working assiduously to promote good progress and outcomes and to inspire, motivate and support their development. We pride ourselves on our welcoming and supportive culture, where every pupil feels valued and respected.

Thank you for visiting our school website and I invite you to explore further to learn more about the school. If you would like to visit Hope View School then please contact the main office to arrange a tour of our school and we would be delighted to show you our incredible provision. If you are joining Hope View School as a pupil or member of staff then I look forward to welcoming you.

Mr Paul Johnson

In their words

Pupils describe Hope View as ‘amazing’. Every pupil whom inspectors talked to had positive thoughts to share.
Ofsted

Positive relationships sit at the heart of this school. Pupils enjoy the praise that they get. They feel safe. They know that staff are ready to listen and help when their anxieties build.
Ofsted

The curriculum has been designed carefully to meet pupils’ diverse needs. It prepares them well for their next steps on leaving the school.
Ofsted

This is a school that understands its pupils well. Staff are skilled at supporting pupils with a wide range of complex special educational needs and/or disabilities.
Ofsted