Hamilton Primary School
Colchester, CO3 3GB · Essex · primary school
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32nd of 391 primary schools in Essex we can score, 444 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 the 3,809 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 7.1/10 among them, against 7.8/10 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 | 79.0 · 86 | 62% | 5.28 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 10.0 · 66 | 38% | 2.54 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Hamilton Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 79.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 10.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 7.1 out of 10 among them, against 7.8 out of 10 nationally.
Getting in
The published school roll is 420 pupils against a stated capacity of 420. 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
How does the school support pupils who are below the expected standard in core subjects? What specific activities are available for pupils to join after the main teaching day ends? How does the school manage class sizes when the total roll matches the maximum capacity?
What Ofsted said about Hamilton Primary School
Overview
Hamilton Primary School is described as a "happy and welcoming" environment where pupils enjoy learning and achieve well. The inspection confirms that the school provides a high-quality education, with strong leadership, positive behaviour, and effective personal development opportunities for its students.
Strengths
- The curriculum is "ambitious and well-planned," with staff using "detailed subject knowledge" to model information clearly and check pupil understanding.
- Reading is prioritised effectively; phonics is taught "consistently well," and most pupils become "confident and fluent readers" by the end of Year 6.
- Pupils have "strong relationships with staff" and trusted adults, ensuring behaviour issues are dealt with "quickly and effectively."
- The school offers a "wide-ranging personal development offer," including clubs and roles like Eco-warrior, which help develop confidence and leadership.
- Staff workload and well-being are "carefully considered," and governors are "thorough in ensuring they fulfil these roles."
Areas to improve
- Support for a small number of pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) is "not as well matched to their specific needs as it could be," hindering their progress.
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 | 78% |
| 2023/24 | 65% |
| 2024/25 | 79% |
| 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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