Hamilton Lodge School and College for Deaf Children

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Performance Score

Overall school rating

/ 100

Special weighted harmonic mean of 1 indicators

Indicators used for Special schools

Ofsted inspection outcome

75.0

/ 100 normalized

Weight: 100.0%

Raw: Good

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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

Good

Overall effectiveness: Good
Last inspected: 3 July 2012
Previous grade: Good
Quality of education: 9
Behaviour & attitudes: 9
Personal development: 9
Leadership & management: Good
Safeguarding: 9

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

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS

Address: Walpole Road

Brighton, BN20LS
Phone: 1273682362
Website: hamiltonlsc.co.uk/

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS

URN: 114619
Type: Non-maintained special school
Phase: Special
Address: Walpole Road, Brighton, BN2 0LS
Website: https://www.hamiltonlsc.co.uk/
Age range: 5-19
Gender: Mixed
Religious character: Does not apply
School status: Open
Capacity: 85 pupils
Setting: Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form: Yes
Nursery: No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils: 31
Free School Meals: 58.8% (18 pupils)
Special Educational Needs: 100.0% (31 pupils)

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size: 1 pupils; Excellent
Pupils per Year Group: 2; Average across all year groups
Total School Size: 31 pupils; 5-19

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

Caring community Valuing every learner Communication at the heart of learning Developing independence Strong Deaf community Safeguarding ethos

Head Teacher's Message

Welcome to Hamilton Lodge School and College. The headteacher describes Hamilton Lodge as a caring, small, nurturing Deaf community with a tailored curriculum focused on safeguarding, developing confidence, independence and happiness in every learner.

Extracurriculars

Clubs

Street dancing Cricket Visits to local parks Football Basketball DVD film nights Swimming Cookery Pool Table tennis Aerobics BBQs Bowling Rock climbing Circuit training Homework club Hockey Cinema Computers and Games Camping Arts & Crafts Rounders

Sports

Cricket Football Basketball Bowling Rock climbing Table tennis Swimming Hockey Rounders Circuit training

Facilities

Health Centre (modern, well equipped and spacious) On-site independent living flat Residential provision (on-site) On-site audiology service Therapy services (Speech & Language Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Play Therapy) on-site

Curriculum Highlights

Modified National Curriculum Deaf Studies National Curriculum programmes of study below chronological age Music offered with Rock School accreditation RE, Geography and History taught as part of Humanities Accredited qualifications: Signature BSL, GCSE, Entry Level awards, Functional Skills, AQA Unit Awards Specialist Provision for learners not yet ready for full subject-based learning Independent living programme (specialist)