Hamilton College, based in Leicester, provides secondary education, serving pupils aged 11 to 16. The school is a community school and operates as a mixed school. It follows a non-selective admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school.
Hamilton College currently has around 1177 pupils on roll, which is about 98% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 54.4% boys and 45.9% girls. Around 18.4% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. Pupil backgrounds are varied across different backgrounds and needs.
| Address: | Keyham Lane West, Leicester, LE5 1RT |
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| School Type: | Community school |
| Education phase: | Secondary |
| Local authority: | Leicester |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Ms Jackie Gair |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Non-selective |
| Unique reference: | 120285 |
| Age Range: | 11 - 16 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 1200 |
| Number of Pupils: | 1177 |
| Number of Boys: | 640 |
| Number of Girls: | 540 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scraptoft Valley Primary School New Romney Crescent , Netherhall Estate LE5 1NG | 3out of 4 | 606 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kestrels' Field Primary School Maidenwell Avenue , Hamilton LE5 1TG | - not rated | 747 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kestrel Mead Primary Academy Maidenwell Avenue , Hamilton LE5 1TG | 3out of 4 | 747 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Josephs Catholic Academy Armadale Drive , LE5 1HF | 3out of 4 | 1,083 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Armadale Drive , LE5 1HF | - not rated | 1,083 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hamilton College Keyham Lane West , LE5 1RT | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Orchard Mead Academy Keyham Lane West , LE5 1RT | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mundella Community College Wycombe Road , LE5 0PR | - not rated | 2,646 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Saint Paul's Catholic School Spencefield Lane , LE5 6HN | - not rated | 3,086 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Catholic School, a Voluntary Academy Spencefield Lane , LE5 6HN | 3out of 4 | 3,086 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gateway Sixth Form College Colin Grundy Drive , LE5 1GA | - not rated | 1,579 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Gateway Sixth Form College Colin Grundy Drive , LE5 1GA | - not rated | 1,579 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avanti Fields School 21 Bhaktivedanta Marg , LE5 0BX | 3out of 4 | 1,726 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Netherhall Mead Academy Keyham Lane West , LE5 1RT | 3out of 4 | 21 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Nether Hall School Keyham Lane West , LE5 1RT | - not rated | 21 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Elmbrook School 231 Netherhall Road , LE5 1DT | 3out of 4 | 542 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Keyham Lodge School Keyham Lane , LE5 1FG | - not rated | 740 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Keyham Lodge School Keyham Lane , LE5 1FG | 4out of 4 | 740 yd | Academy special converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.