Hamilton Primary School
Constantine Road, Colchester, CO3 3GBOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Hamilton Primary School is a primary school in Colchester for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 604 schools in Essex. It ranks 18th of 69 primary schools in Colchester. Its latest Ofsted inspection, in January 2025, graded each key judgement and gave no overall Ofsted rating.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 7 January 2025, report published 2 February 2025
This inspection graded each key judgement and gave no overall effectiveness grade.
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Good
- Personal development
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 7 January 2025
Pupils enjoy attending this happy and welcoming school. They know the school's values, for example honesty and effort. The school celebrates and discusses these values in assemblies. Pupils can therefore describe the importance of them and know how to demonstrate them in daily life. Pupils know that the staff have high expectations of them. They enjoy their learning because teachers make it interesting. Pupils confidently discuss and share what they have been learning. In lessons, they contribute to discussions and thrive on answering questions. Overall, pupils achieve well. Pupils have strong relationships with staff. They have trusted adults throughout the school and know that if they have a problem, staff will help to sort it out. Therefore, any behaviour issues are dealt with quickly and effectively. There are a range of clubs and sports teams available for pupils to develop their interests. Pupils can take on a role in the school council or as an Eco-warrior, all of which helps to develop their confidence and leadership skills. Pupils have contributed towards the local area through a litter picking session and the choir singing carols to local elderly residents.
What the school should improve
- The support provided for a small number of pupils with SEND is not as well matched to their specific needs as it could be. This means that these pupils do not make as much progress in their learning as they could. The school should ensure that the support provided to pupils with SEND is based on an accurate understanding of their needs and that staff who work with these pupils have a secure understanding of how to deliver this provision.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
62 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
420 pupils on roll, with places for 420
Schools near Hamilton Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| St John's Green Primary School | 0.6 miles | Ofsted: Good | 61% met the expected standard |
| Kings Ford Academy | 0.8 miles | Ofsted judgements: Requires improvement to good | 29% met the expected standard |
| King's Ford Infant School and Nursery | 0.8 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good | Not published |
| Prettygate Infant School | 0.9 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| Prettygate Junior School | 0.9 miles | Ofsted: Good | 77% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Community school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Mr Nick Hutchings
- Phone
- 01206572362
- Address
- Constantine Road, Colchester, CO3 3GB
- Local authority
- Essex
- URN
- 114706
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.