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Hamilton Academy

Hamilton Academy

Buckinghamshire, HP13 6SGPrimary School·Ages 3-11
Goodby Ofsted

104%

Capacity

656

Pupils

2.2x

Demand

About Hamilton Academy

Hamilton Academy is a state-funded None primary school serving the Buckinghamshire community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 656 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (104% of 628 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.

Ofsted has rated Hamilton Academy "Good", the school is led by headteacher Stephen Nunn, it falls under Buckinghamshire local authority.

In terms of academic performance, 60% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — close to the national average. Additionally, ranked 7777th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 84th out of 137 in Buckinghamshire.

Hamilton Academy is a popular choice with families — it received 154 applications for 70 places, making it 2.2x oversubscribed. Of these, 64 were first-preference applications.

For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 7 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 4 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.

On-site facilities at Hamilton Academy include Library, Outdoor Playground, Sports Hall, Music Rooms, Playing Fields, ICT Suite, Art Studios, Forest School.

Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Football, Cross Country, Cricket, Swimming and 3 more, as well as clubs including Book Club, Eco Club, Coding.

The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 22.3%, which is close to the national average for primary schools in England.

For families exploring primary schools in Buckinghamshire, Hamilton Academy is one of the options available in the South East region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterNone
AddressPriory Avenue, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, HP13 6SG
HeadteacherStephen Nunn
Local AuthorityBuckinghamshire
Number of Pupils656
Free School Meals (FSM)22.3%
School Capacity656 / 628 (104% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

25 Apr 2024
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Overall Effectiveness

Good

Latest inspection (25 Apr 2024): School remains Good

Unchanged
Leadership & Management
Good

Additional Provisions

Early Years Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 25 Nov 2018. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

League Table Position

Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (60%)

7777th of 13,686

Nationally

Top 57%

1117th of 2,034

In South East

Top 55%

84th of 137

In Buckinghamshire

Top 61%

Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data

KS2 SATs Results

2023/24

Reading, Writing & Maths Combined

60%

Expected Standard

9%

Higher Standard

ReadingAvg Score: 106
Expected:82%
Higher:31%
Writing
Expected:70%
Higher:9%
MathsAvg Score: 106
Expected:77%
Higher:37%
RWM Expected Standard % over timeDeclining -5%

'22/23

65%

'23/24

60%

Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageVisionPhysicalOther

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

Facilities

8
LibraryOutdoor PlaygroundSports HallMusic RoomsPlaying FieldsICT SuiteArt StudiosForest School

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

10

Sports

FootballCross CountryCricketSwimmingDanceAthleticsTennis

Clubs & Activities

Book ClubEco ClubCoding

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

Admissions

2025/26Oversubscribed
Places

70

Applications

154

Good Demand

Popular school with more applications than places

Applications to places ratio2.2x
0x1x2x3x5x+

64 families put this school as their 1st choice (42% of all applications)

Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.

Frequently Asked Questions About Hamilton Academy

Hamilton Academy has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.

Contact Information

01494522231www.hamiltonacademy.org.uk

Priory Avenue, High Wycombe

Buckinghamshire, HP13 6SG

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Priory Avenue, High Wycombe

Buckinghamshire, HP13 6SG

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Opening Hours

Monday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Tuesday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Wednesday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Thursday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Friday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed

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