Hope Hamilton CofE Primary School

About Hope Hamilton CofE Primary School

Hope Hamilton CofE Primary School sits within the Leicester local authority, where it ranks 7th out of 68 primary schools — placing it comfortably in the top 25% of schools nationally. Among its closest-performing peers in the area are Whitehall Primary School, St Thomas More Catholic Voluntary Academy, and Queensmead Primary Academy, all of which share a similar academic profile. The school is Church of England in character and led by headteacher Fiona Brooks. With 454 pupils on roll against a capacity of 446, it is slightly oversubscribed, and 24.3% of its students are eligible for free school meals — a figure that reflects the diverse intake of its local community. The school also offers nursery provision, making it a natural choice for families looking for continuity from early years through to the end of Key Stage 2.

In its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 2012, Hope Hamilton was rated Good overall, with Good marks for leadership and management and for early years provision. An ungraded inspection in November 2022 confirmed that the school continues to be Good. Academically, the school performs well above the Leicester local authority average. At Key Stage 2 in 2023/24, 79% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined, compared with a local average of 62%. In reading and maths, 89% of pupils met the expected standard in each subject, and average scaled scores sat at 108 for both. A notable 46% of pupils achieved a higher standard in reading, though the proportion reaching the higher standard in writing and in the combined measure was lower, at 7%. Progress scores are not available in the data, but the attainment figures alone place the school in a strong position locally.

The school offers a broad range of facilities including playing fields, a library, art studios, music rooms, a gymnasium, and a chapel, as well as a Forest School programme. Sports provision covers cross country, cricket, gymnastics, athletics, dance, rounders and football, while clubs include science, eco, film, book, coding and chess. For families with children who have additional needs, the school’s SEND provisions cover moderate learning difficulty, social, emotional and mental health needs, speech, language and communication needs, visual impairment, autistic spectrum disorder, and other difficulties. The school was oversubscribed for 2025/26 entry, with 87 total applications for 53 places and all first-preference applicants receiving an offer. This is a school that suits families who value strong core academic outcomes within a Church of England setting, and who are looking for a well-resourced primary with a wide extracurricular offer.

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