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
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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.

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

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
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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