Located in Reading, Hamilton School is a not applicable school, serving pupils aged 11 to 18. The school is a academy special sponsor led 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. The school also offers a sixth form, allowing students to continue into post-16 education on site.
Hamilton School currently has around 62 pupils on roll, which is about 91% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 100% boys and % girls. Around 79.0% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 33.9%. Persistent absence is recorded at 75.4%.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (71%). white and black caribbean pupils make up about 11.3%
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Good. This suggests the school is performing well overall. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | 135 Bulmershe Road, Reading, RG1 5SG |
| Website: | www.hamilton-school.co.uk |
| Telephone: | 01189375524 |
| School Type: | Academy special sponsor led |
| Education phase: | Not applicable |
| Local authority: | Reading |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs Sarah Concannon |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Non-selective |
| Unique reference: | 147675 |
Ofsted inspection date: 21/05/2024
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 11 - 18 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 68 |
| Number of Pupils: | 62 |
| Number of Boys: | 62 |
| Number of Girls: | 0 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 33.9% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 75.4% | 8.2% |
| White British | 71.00% | 44 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 11.30% | 7 |
| Other Mixed | 4.80% | 3 |
| Other Black | 3.20% | 2 |
| Caribbean | 3.20% | 2 |
| Unclassified | 3.20% | 2 |
| White and Black African | 1.60% | 1 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 1.60% | 1 |
| White and Asian | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| Pakistani | 0.00% | 0 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Asian | 0.00% | 0 |
| Chinese | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other White | 0.00% | 0 |
| African | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Indian | 0.00% | 0 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blagdon Nursery School Blagdon Road , Whitley RG2 7NT | 4out of 4 | 1,570 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| New Bridge Nursery School Montague Street , Caversham RG4 5AU | 4out of 4 | 2,784 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Caversham Nursery School 114 Amersham Road , Caversham RG4 5NA | 4out of 4 | 2,811 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| George Palmer Junior School Basingstoke Road , RG2 0EN | - not rated | 505 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| George Palmer Infant and Nursery School Basingstoke Road , RG2 0EN | - not rated | 505 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| George Palmer Primary School 70 Northumberland Avenue , RG2 7PP | - not rated | 671 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Palmer Primary Academy 70 Northumberland Avenue , RG2 7PP | 3out of 4 | 671 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| New Christ Church Church of England (VA) Primary School Milman Road , RG2 0AY | - not rated | 792 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reading School Erleigh Road , RG1 5LW | - not rated | 699 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Reading School Erleigh Road , RG1 5LW | 4out of 4 | 699 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Reading Girls' School Northumberland Avenue , RG2 7PY | 3out of 4 | 899 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Girls | More About School |
| Reading Girls' School Northumberland Avenue , RG2 7PY | - not rated | 899 yd | Foundation school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Kendrick School London Road , RG1 5BN | - not rated | 1,077 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reading College and School of Arts and Design Crescent Road , RG1 5RQ | - not rated | 1,456 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hamilton School 135 Bulmershe Road , RG1 5SG | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Academy special sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Phoenix College 40 Christchurch Road , RG2 7AY | - not rated | 0 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Groveside School 40 Christchurch Road , RG2 7AY | - not rated | 59 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Christchurch Gardens Kindergarten 5 Christchurch Gardens , RG2 7AH | - not rated | 471 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lavender House 17 Newcastle Road , Whitley RG2 7TN | - not rated | 498 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.