Hamilton School
Academy special sponsor led in Reading, Reading.
School details
| Type | Academy special sponsor led |
|---|---|
| Age range | 11 to 18 |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Admissions policy | Non-selective |
| Sixth form | Has a sixth form |
| Pupils on roll | 64 (school census 15-01-2026) |
| Capacity | 68 |
| Free school meals | 73.40% |
| Trust or sponsor | MAIDEN ERLEGH TRUST |
| Local authority | Reading |
| Address | 135 Bulmershe Road, Reading, Berkshire, RG1 5SG |
| Map | View on Google Maps |
| Website | www.hamilton-school.co.uk |
| Telephone | 01189375524 |
| URN | 147675 |
Ofsted inspection
Latest graded inspection under the previous framework (Education Inspection Framework), started 21 May 2024, published 23 June 2024:
| Overall effectiveness | Good |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Safeguarding effective | Yes |
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Ofsted stopped giving single-word overall effectiveness grades in September 2024 and introduced report cards from November 2025. Older grades are shown with their dates and may not reflect the school today.
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Nearby schools
- Addington School (special school, about 3.0 km)
- The Holy Brook School (special school, about 4.1 km)
- Thames Valley School (special school, about 5.0 km)
- The Avenue Special School (special school, about 5.0 km)
- Oak Tree School (special school, about 6.6 km)
- Brookfields School (special school, about 7.0 km)
- Bishopswood School (special school, about 8.2 km)
- High Close School (special school, about 9.3 km)
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