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Hope Hamilton CofE Primary School

Leicester, LE5 1LUPrimaryAges 5–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Nov 2022
KS2 Results
79%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
53 1st-choice / 53 places
Ranking
🏆Top 25%
#1761 of 13,686 nationally

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.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range5 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterChurch of England
AddressSandhills Avenue, Leicester, Leicester, LE5 1LU
HeadteacherFiona Brooks
Local AuthorityLeicester
Number of Pupils454
Free School Meals (FSM)24.3%
School Capacity454 / 446 (102% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

9 Nov 2022
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Leadership & Management
Good

Latest monitoring visit (9 Nov 2022): School remains Good

Source: Ofsted, 2 Jul 2012. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

8
Playing FieldsDining HallForest SchoolGymnasiumLibraryArt StudiosMusic RoomsChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

13

Sports

Cross CountryCricketGymnasticsAthleticsDanceRoundersFootball

Clubs & Activities

Science ClubEco ClubFilm ClubBook ClubCodingChess

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

SEND Support

AutismMental HealthSpeech & LanguageVisionLearning DifficultyOther

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

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