Hamilton School
Catchment Area, Reviews and Key Information

Primary
Special school
PUPILS
154
AGES
4 - 13
GENDER
Mixed
TYPE
Foundation special school

Can I Get My Child Into This School?

Enter a postcode to see where you live on the map
heatmap example
Sample Map Only
Very Likely
Likely
Less Likely

This pupil heat map shows where pupils currently attending the school live.
The concentration of pupils shows likelihood of admission based on distance criteria

Source: All attending pupils National School Census Data, ONS
0121 303 1111

This School Guide heat map has been plotted using official pupil data taken from the last School Census collected by the Department for Education. It is a visualisation of where pupils lived at the time of the annual School Census.

Our heat maps use groups of postcodes, not individual postcodes, and have naturally soft edges. All pupils are included in the mapping (i.e. children with siblings already at the school, high priority pupils and selective and/or religious admissions) but we may have removed statistical ‘outliers’ with more remote postcodes that do not reflect majority admissions.

For some schools, the heat map may be a useful indicator of the catchment area but our heat maps are not the same as catchment area maps. Catchment area maps, published by the school or local authority, are based on geographical admissions criteria and show actual cut-off distances and pre-defined catchment areas for a single admission year.

This information is provided as a guide only. The criteria in which schools use to allocate places in the event that they are oversubscribed can and do vary between schools and over time. These criteria can include distance from the school and sometimes specific catchment areas but can also include, amongst others, priority for siblings, children of a particular faith or specific feeder schools. Living in an area where children have previously attended a school does not guarantee admission to the school in future years. Always check with the school’s own admission authority for the current admission arrangements.

3 steps to help parents gather catchment information for a school:

  1. Look at our school catchment area guide for more information on heat maps. They give a useful indicator of the general areas that admit pupils to the school. This visualisation is based on all attending pupils present at the time of the annual School Census.
  2. Use the link to the Local Authority Contact (above) to find catchment area information based on a single admission year. This is very important if you are considering applying to a school.
  3. On each school page, use the link to visit the school website and find information on individual school admissions criteria. Geographical criteria are only applied after pupils have been admitted on higher priority criteria such as Looked After Children, SEN, siblings, etc.

How Does The School Perform?

Ofsted
NATIONAL AVG. 2.09
Ofsted Inspection
(08/04/2025)
Full Report - All Reports

Special schools provide a unique and distinctive educational environment to meet the needs of the pupils in their community. Undertaking standard tests may not be appropriate and we do not show performance data for special schools.

View exam results via the link below and contact the school to ask about measuring pupil progress.

A Parent's Guide to Choosing a Special School

FREE DOWNLOAD

95%
NATIONAL AVG. 93%
Happiness Rating

Ofsted Parent View

7.5:1
NATIONAL AVG. 19.9:1
Pupil/Teacher ratio
26.4%
NATIONAL AVG. 16.2%
Persistent Absence
33.1%
NATIONAL AVG. 22.8%
Pupils first language
not English
59.7%
NATIONAL AVG. 25.9%
Free school meals
Hamilton Road
Handsworth
Birmingham
B21 8AH
01214641676

School Description

There are many positive and exciting changes happening for pupils at Hamilton school. Since the last inspection, the school has experienced a period of significant change. New leaders have joined and are developing a new and ambitious curriculum to reflect the needs of the pupils here. However, the curriculum is in the early stages of development. Despite the school’s high expectations for pupils, there is a recognition that there is more work to do before the ambition for pupils’ achievement is fully realised. Pupils are happy. Staff take time to understand pupils’ interests and personal backgrounds. These are celebrated. For example, pupils share photos of their families, along with other aspects of their religion and culture, such as music and food. Everyone is welcomed and included. As a result, pupils know the importance of treating everyone with respect and kindness. Pupils enjoy a range of wider experiences. These include lunchtime clubs, visitors to school and residential visits. Pupils across the school visit local supermarkets. They practise counting money to buy food. This helps to promote pupils’ independence and life skills. Pupils’ mental health is well supported. The school sees this as a priority. Pupils receive the help they need quickly from well-trained staff. Pupils are able to name trusted adults who will help them. Most pupils at the school behave well.

Hamilton School Parent Reviews



94% Parents Recommend This School
Strongly Agree 89% Agree 6% Disagree 0% Strongly Disagree 0% Don't Know 6% {"strongly_agree"=>89, "agree"=>6, "disagree"=>0, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>6} Figures based on 18 responses up to 08-04-2025
Strongly Agree 83% Agree 11% Disagree 0% Strongly Disagree 0% Don't Know 6% {"strongly_agree"=>83, "agree"=>11, "disagree"=>0, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>6} Figures based on 18 responses up to 08-04-2025
Strongly Agree 67% Agree 28% Disagree 0% Strongly Disagree 0% Don't Know 6% {"strongly_agree"=>67, "agree"=>28, "disagree"=>0, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>6} Figures based on 18 responses up to 08-04-2025
My Child Has Not Been Bullied 72% Strongly Agree 0% Agree 17% Disagree 0% Strongly Disagree 6% Don't Know 6% {"my_child_has_not_been_bullied"=>72, "strongly_agree"=>0, "agree"=>17, "disagree"=>0, "strongly_disagree"=>6, "dont_know"=>6} Figures based on 18 responses up to 08-04-2025
Strongly Agree 83% Agree 11% Disagree 6% Strongly Disagree 0% Don't Know 0% {"strongly_agree"=>83, "agree"=>11, "disagree"=>6, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>0} Figures based on 18 responses up to 08-04-2025
I Have Not Raised Any Concerns 28% Strongly Agree 44% Agree 22% Disagree 6% Strongly Disagree 0% Don't Know 0% {"i_have_not_raised_any_concerns"=>28, "strongly_agree"=>44, "agree"=>22, "disagree"=>6, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>0} Figures based on 18 responses up to 08-04-2025
Strongly Agree 78% Agree 11% Disagree 0% Strongly Disagree 0% Don't Know 11% {"strongly_agree"=>78, "agree"=>11, "disagree"=>0, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>11} Figures based on 18 responses up to 08-04-2025
Strongly Agree 67% Agree 22% Disagree 11% Strongly Disagree 0% Don't Know 0% {"strongly_agree"=>67, "agree"=>22, "disagree"=>11, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>0} Figures based on 18 responses up to 08-04-2025
Strongly Agree 83% Agree 11% Disagree 0% Strongly Disagree 0% Don't Know 6% {"strongly_agree"=>83, "agree"=>11, "disagree"=>0, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>6} Figures based on 18 responses up to 08-04-2025
Strongly Agree 78% Agree 17% Disagree 6% Strongly Disagree 0% Don't Know 0% {"strongly_agree"=>78, "agree"=>17, "disagree"=>6, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>0} Figures based on 18 responses up to 08-04-2025
Strongly Agree 78% Agree 11% Disagree 0% Strongly Disagree 0% Don't Know 11% {"strongly_agree"=>78, "agree"=>11, "disagree"=>0, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>11} Figures based on 18 responses up to 08-04-2025
Strongly Agree 44% Agree 39% Disagree 11% Strongly Disagree 0% Don't Know 6% {"strongly_agree"=>44, "agree"=>39, "disagree"=>11, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>6} Figures based on 18 responses up to 08-04-2025
Strongly Agree 72% Agree 17% Disagree 6% Strongly Disagree 0% Don't Know 6% {"strongly_agree"=>72, "agree"=>17, "disagree"=>6, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>6} Figures based on 18 responses up to 08-04-2025
Yes 94% No 6% {"yes"=>94, "no"=>6} Figures based on 18 responses up to 08-04-2025

Responses taken from Ofsted Parent View

Your rating:
Review guidelines
  • Do explain who you are and your relationship to the school e.g. ‘I am a parent…’
  • Do back up your opinion with examples or clear reasons but, remember, it’s your opinion not fact.
  • Don’t use bad or aggressive language.
  • Don't go in to detail about specific staff or pupils. Individual complaints should be directed to the school.
  • Do go to the relevant authority is you have concerns about a serious issue such as bullying, drug abuse or bad management.
Read the full review guidelines and where to find help if you have serious concerns about a school.
We respect your privacy and never share your email address with the reviewed school or any third parties. Please see our T&Cs and Privacy Policy for details of how we treat registered emails with TLC.


News, Photos and Open Days from Hamilton School

We are waiting for this school to upload information. Represent this school?
Register your details to add open days, photos and news.

Do you represent
Hamilton School?

Register to add photos, news and download your Certificate of Excellence 2024/25

*Official school administrator email addresses

(eg [email protected]). Details will be verified.

Questions? Email [email protected]

We're here to help your school to add information for parents.

Thank you for registering your details

A member of the School Guide team will verify your details within 2 working days and provide further detailed instructions for setting up your School Noticeboard.

For any questions please email [email protected]