Welcome

Hope View School is 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).

Headteacher’s 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. I am very privileged and honoured to be Headteacher at a school which is a very special place to learn and work. Everyone at Hope View School is dedicated to ensuring every pupil, regardless of their ability achieve and reach their full potential.

There are currently 102 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

Hope View School Vision

At Hope View School all stakeholders are dedicated to ensuring every pupil, regardless of their ability, achieve and reach their full potential. Developing a culture with a thirst for learning, building knowledge and skills to equip pupils to be upstanding citizens and members of their community and to prepare for future life in a global society. We aim to encourage all pupils to develop a sense of responsibility for themselves and respect for others in the environment.

We provide a welcoming, happy, safe and supportive learning environment in which everyone is equal, differing needs are acknowledged and all achievements are celebrated. We are committed to the families we serve, providing support and encouragement as well as opening clear and transparent lines of communication. We promise to give every pupil at Hope View School the life chances they deserve, no matter what their starting point.

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Why/How/What (Our Core Beliefs)

Why: 

Pupils First 

Everyone Succeeds 

We believe that everyone who joins HVS has the ability to go onto Sixth Form, College, Apprenticeship, University and a successful career. 

It is vital that our pupils have 6 excellent lessons every day of the academic year. 

How: 

A culture of high expectations. 

Inspirational Staff/Team who enthuse a love of learning. 

A wealth of academic, sporting, creative arts and vocational opportunities. 

The best care for all pupils. 

Every lesson/moment is aspirational, challenging and thought provoking. 

What: 

Pupils become the best they can be both academically and socially enabling them to move onto the next steps in life. 

Pupils are principled, resilient and valued members of a global society. 

Every second pupils are in school is precious. 

Contact

Upper School

Station Approach
Chilham
Kent CT4 8EG
Telephone: 01227 738000
Email us

office@hopeviewschool.co.uk

Lower School

Perry Court Farm
Garlinge Green Road
Chartham
Kent CT4 5RU
Telephone: 01227 738000

office@hopeviewschool.co.uk