Hamilton Academy
High Wycombe, HP13 6SG · Buckinghamshire · primary school
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95th of 142 primary schools in Buckinghamshire we can score, 182 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 4.9/10 against 2,806 of them, against 4.4/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 59.0 · 37 | 40% | 1.47 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 8.0 · 57 | 25% | 1.43 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Hamilton Academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 59.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, 8.0% achieved it, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in June 2024. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (4.9 out of 10 against similar schools, 4.4 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Camera, Choir, Cookery, Gardening, Lego, and Mindfulness clubs. Sports include Athletics, Cricket, Darts, and Netball, while arts and music options cover Instrumental Music and Ukulele.
Getting in
The published school roll is 643 pupils against a stated capacity of 628. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
Since the expected standard in literacy and numeracy is below the national median, what specific support is available for pupils who need to close that gap? How does the school integrate the wide range of clubs, such as Gardening and Mindfulness, into the daily timetable?
What Ofsted said about Hamilton Academy
Overview
Hamilton Academy is confirmed as a good school where pupils are happy, safe, and eager to learn. The report highlights a clear curriculum with strong outcomes in reading and computing, alongside a positive culture defined by high expectations and inclusive values.
Strengths
- Pupils display excellent behaviour and a strong sense of belonging, with staff setting "high expectations" that result in effective learning.
- Reading is "at the heart of the curriculum," with phonics taught well and books matched to pupils’ known sounds, ensuring most achieve fluency by key stage 1.
- The school offers a rich variety of extra-curricular activities, including opera, chess, and sports, ensuring all pupils, including disadvantaged ones, benefit from enriched experiences.
- Staff in stronger subjects possess robust subject knowledge and present information clearly, leading to pupils "learning exceptionally well" in areas like computing.
- Personal development is prioritised, with pupils learning to keep themselves safe in various circumstances and treating each other with "kindness and respect."
Areas to improve
- In some foundation subjects, teachers’ subject knowledge is not consistently strong, and planned activities do not always support the intended curriculum well enough.
- Support plans for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are sometimes too vague, hindering their ability to access the curriculum effectively.
- Leaders must maintain their focus on attendance, which has improved but requires continued effort to ensure pupils attend school every day.
Safeguarding
The report states that "the arrangements for safeguarding are effective."
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 65% |
| 2023/24 | 60% |
| 2024/25 | 59% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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