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Hamilton School
Hamilton Road, Handsworth, Birmingham, West Midlands, B21 8AH, Birmingham
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
35.0 / 100
Bottom 35%
Better than 35% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Requires improvement
Pupils
172
Capacity
199
Ages
4–14
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
86%
Summary
With a strong parent satisfaction rate of 94%, this school is well-regarded by families, although it currently holds an Ofsted rating of Requires Improvement. Limited published data indicates that there are challenges in achieving expected standards in key subjects, as evidenced by a 0% rate for KS2 expected combined scores in reading, writing, and maths. Parents should consider these factors when evaluating the school's overall effectiveness.
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Last inspected: 8 April 2025Quality Of Education: Requires improvementPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 0% | No UK data |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 0% | No UK data |
Parent View (18 responses)
★★★★★4.2
My child feels safe
94%
My child is happy
94%
School keeps me informed
94%
My child makes good progress
94%
Behaviour is good
94%
I'd recommend this school
94%
Progress is communicated
94%
Good range of subjects
89%
School supports development
89%
School has high expectations
89%
Good range of extra-curricular
83%
School responds to concerns
67%
Pupil Ethnicity
Asian Pakistani26.7%
Black African15.1%
White British14.5%
Asian Bangladeshi14.0%
Other5.8%
Asian Indian4.7%
Mixed W+Asian2.9%
Black Caribbean2.9%
Asian Other2.3%
Black Other2.3%
White Other2.3%
Mixed Other1.7%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.2%
Asian Chinese1.2%
Mixed W+B African0.6%
Location
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52.50694, -1.94393 · B21 8AH
School details
Local authorityBirmingham
RegionWest Midlands
URN103600
School typeFoundation special school
Websitewww.hamilton.bham.sch.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Hamilton School rated by Ofsted?
Hamilton School was rated "Requires improvement" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 8 April 2025.
Is Hamilton School a good school?
Hamilton School scores 35.0/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 35% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about Hamilton School?
Based on 18 Ofsted Parent View responses, Hamilton School receives a satisfaction score of 84% across all parent survey questions.
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