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Hamilton Primary School
Constantine Road, Colchester, Essex, CO3 3GB, Essex
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
78.1 / 100
Top 22%
Better than 78% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
423
Capacity
420
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
101%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and strong performance in key stage 2, this primary school is in the top 15% nationally for expected reading, writing, and maths outcomes, achieving 79%. Parent satisfaction is notably high, with 89% recommending the school based on 157 responses. While 10% of students reach the higher standard, the overall results indicate a solid foundation for academic growth.
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Last inspected: 7 January 2025Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal 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%. | 79% | Top 15% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 10% | Top 37% UK |
Parent View (157 responses)
★★★★4.1
My child is happy
96%
School keeps me informed
96%
My child feels safe
94%
My child makes good progress
93%
Progress is communicated
90%
Good range of subjects
90%
Behaviour is good
89%
I'd recommend this school
89%
School has high expectations
85%
School supports development
83%
Good range of extra-curricular
75%
School responds to concerns
64%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British63.4%
Asian Indian6.9%
White Other5.0%
Black African4.7%
Mixed W+Asian3.8%
Mixed Other3.1%
Asian Other2.8%
Other2.4%
Asian Chinese2.1%
Mixed W+B African1.2%
Asian Pakistani1.2%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.9%
Asian Bangladeshi0.5%
White Irish0.2%
Black Caribbean0.2%
Location
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51.88181, 0.88659 · CO3 3GB
School details
Local authorityEssex
RegionEast of England
URN114706
School typeCommunity school
Websitewww.hamiltonprimary.com
Frequently asked questions
What is Hamilton Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Hamilton Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 7 January 2025.
Is Hamilton Primary School a good school?
Hamilton Primary School scores 78.1/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 22% 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 Primary School?
Based on 157 Ofsted Parent View responses, Hamilton Primary School receives a satisfaction score of 82% across all parent survey questions.
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