Hamilton School

A outstanding foundation special school school in Birmingham. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Hamilton School.

Birmingham, B218AH Ofsted: Outstanding Age 4-13 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

100

/ 100

Special weighted harmonic mean of 1 indicators

Indicators used for Special schools

Ofsted inspection outcome
100.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 100.0%
Raw: Outstanding

How we weight each phase

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Outstanding
Overall effectiveness
Outstanding
Last inspected
10 December 2015
Previous grade
Requires Improvement
Quality of education
9
Behaviour & attitudes
9
Personal development
9
Leadership & management
Outstanding
Safeguarding
Effective

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Hamilton Road
Handsworth
Birmingham, B218AH

Location

Find the school on the map

Source: Geocoding

School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
103600
Type
Foundation special school
Phase
Special
Address
Hamilton Road, Handsworth, Birmingham, B21 8AH
Age range
4-13
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
Birmingham Special Schools Trust
Capacity
199 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
154
Free School Meals
59.7% (92 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
100.0% (154 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
92.5%
Good
Persistent Absence
24.8%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
8 pupils
Excellent
Pupils per Year Group
15
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
154 pupils
4-13

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

Inspirational Aspirational Transformational

Multicultural school with SMSC focus; Religious Education based on Birmingham’s Agreed Syllabus 2007 (last reviewed 2022).

Head Teacher's Message

I have been Headteacher here for a number of years and we are transforming from a Primary Special School to an all-age Special School (4–16). Our vision is Inspirational, Aspirational and Transformational.

Extracurriculars

Clubs

Gaming club Transport club

Curriculum Highlights

Three Pathways: Explorer, Discoverers and Adventurer Open Orchestra Common Ground Arts Project Speech and Language Therapy (SALT) and Occupational Therapy (OT) integration Learning Circle aligned with EHCP outcomes Personalised curriculum responsive to EHCPs and autism needs

Wraparound Care

After-School Care: Yes

Seven Up after-school activities; holiday clubs supported by Friends of Hamilton Charity.

SEND Provision

All students have autism and EHCPs; placement and ongoing provision are managed via assessments and EHCP reviews as part of the admissions and local offer.

Admissions Criteria

All students must have an Education Health and Care Plan (EHCP) with ASD named as the primary need; final placement decisions are made by SENAR; visits and parent consultation occur during admissions; EHCP reviewed annually.

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