Hamilton School
URN: 147675 • Reading RG1 5SG
Overview
- Name
- Hamilton School
- URN
- 147675
- Type
- Academy special sponsor led
- Phase
- Not applicable
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- MAIDEN ERLEGH TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 45.2 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Sarah Concannon (since 2025)
- Telephone
- 01189375524
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- 135 Bulmershe Road, Reading RG1 5SG
Summary
Hamilton School is a special academy located in Reading, catering to students with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) needs. With a capacity for 64 pupils, the school currently serves 62 students, 79% of whom are eligible for free school meals. The school focuses on providing a supportive environment that acknowledges each student's individuality and promotes their overall development—intellectually, emotionally, socially, and physically.
The curriculum at Hamilton School is designed to reflect mainstream education while being tailored to meet the specific needs of each student. This includes access to external accreditation and exams, ensuring that all students can achieve their potential. The school operates within a caring and therapeutic ethos, fostering a sense of self-worth and encouraging students to express their challenges and learn appropriate coping strategies.
Hamilton School also addresses a range of additional learning needs, including speech, language, and communication difficulties, as well as various cognitive and learning challenges. The school aims to create a safe and inclusive community where every student can thrive. For more information, visit their website at www.hamilton-school.co.uk.
The curriculum at Hamilton School is designed to reflect mainstream education while being tailored to meet the specific needs of each student. This includes access to external accreditation and exams, ensuring that all students can achieve their potential. The school operates within a caring and therapeutic ethos, fostering a sense of self-worth and encouraging students to express their challenges and learn appropriate coping strategies.
Hamilton School also addresses a range of additional learning needs, including speech, language, and communication difficulties, as well as various cognitive and learning challenges. The school aims to create a safe and inclusive community where every student can thrive. For more information, visit their website at www.hamilton-school.co.uk.
Useful links
- HELP & SUPPORT (other)
- MAIDEN ERLEGH INSTITUTE (other)
- MAIDEN ERLEGH TRUST (other)
- DATA PROTECTION (other)
- E-SAFETY (other)
- SUSTAINABILITY (other)
- HELPLINE LINKS (other)
Nearby alternatives
- The Avenue Special School (65.2)
- Brookfields Special School (63.0)
- Addington School (62.9)
- TLG Reading (62.7)
- Cranbury College (60.1)
Key details
- LA
- Reading
- Age range
- 11 - 18
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- MAIDEN ERLEGH TRUST
- Capacity
- 64
- Pupils
- 62
- Boys
- 62
- Girls
- 0
- FSM %
- 79.00
- Open date
- 2020-01-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2024-05-22
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Berkshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 62 | 62 | 0 | 64 | 79.00 |
| 2024-09-11 | 60 | 60 | 0 | 64 | 63.30 |
| 2023-09-11 | 53 | 53 | 0 | 64 | 75.50 |
| 2022-09-11 | 53 | 53 | 0 | 64 | 75.50 |
| 2021-09-11 | 38 | 38 | 64 | 78.90 | |
| 2020-09-11 | 34 | 34 | 64 | 58.80 |
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