Hope Hamilton CofE Primary School
102%
Capacity
454
Pupils
1.6x
Demand
About Hope Hamilton CofE Primary School
Hope Hamilton CofE Primary School is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the Leicester community, welcoming children from age 5 to 11. The school has 454 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (102% of 446 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Hope Hamilton CofE Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Fiona Brooks, it falls under Leicester local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 79% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — well above the national average. Additionally, placing it in the top 25% nationally. Additionally, ranked 1761st out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 7th out of 68 in Leicester.
Hope Hamilton CofE Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 87 applications for 53 places, making it 1.6x oversubscribed. Of these, 53 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 6 areas, including Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 3 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Hope Hamilton CofE Primary School include Playing Fields, Dining Hall, Forest School, Gymnasium, Library, Art Studios, Music Rooms, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Cross Country, Cricket, Gymnastics, Athletics and 3 more, as well as clubs including Science Club, Eco Club, Film Club, Book Club and 2 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 24.3%, which is close to the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Leicester, Hope Hamilton CofE Primary School is one of the options available in the East Midlands region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 5 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Address | Sandhills Avenue, Leicester, Leicester, LE5 1LU |
| Headteacher | Fiona Brooks |
| Local Authority | Leicester |
| Number of Pupils | 454 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 24.3% |
| School Capacity | 454 / 446 (102% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
9 Nov 2022Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (9 Nov 2022): School remains Good
Source: Ofsted, 2 Jul 2012. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (79%)
1761st of 13,686
Nationally
145th of 1,353
In East Midlands
7th of 68
In Leicester
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
79%
Expected Standard
7%
Higher Standard
'22/23
69%
'23/24
79%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
8Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
13Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed53
87
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
53 families put this school as their 1st choice (61% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Sandhills Avenue, Leicester
Leicester, LE5 1LU
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