Hamilton Lodge School and College for Deaf Children
| Type | Special School / Non-maintained special school |
| Age Range | 5-19 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Walpole Road Brighton East Sussex BN2 0LS |
| Phone | 01273682362 |
| Reference Number | 114619 |
Hamilton Lodge School and College for Deaf Children continues to provide a nurturing and supportive environment for its pupils, maintaining the standards identified in previous inspections. The school has high expectations for student achievement and focuses on promoting life skills through its unique independence curriculum. Relationships between staff and students are built on mutual respect and caring, fostering an atmosphere where pupils thrive both academically and socially. Despite undergoing leadership changes and restructuring, the school has managed to sustain the quality of education offered. Pupils express high levels of satisfaction regarding their experiences, feeling safe and valued within the school community. However, there are areas for improvement, particularly concerning the clarity of learning pathways and the development of the careers education for secondary pupils, which are not yet as effective as for older students.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 24 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 50%
Girls: 50% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 41.7% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 100% |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 2 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 3 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 4 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 5 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 6 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 7 | Unknown | 1 | 1 |
| 8 | Unknown | 1 | 1 |
| 9 | 5 | 1 | 6 |
| 10 | Unknown | 2 | 2 |
| 11 | 2 | Unknown | 2 |
| 12 | 3 | 2 | 5 |
| 13 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 66.7% |
| White & Asian | 12.5% |
| Pakistani | 8.3% |
| White, Other | 4.2% |
| Indian | 4.2% |
| African | 4.2% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 29 Apr 2025 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 29 Apr 2025 | School inspection |
| 09 Jul 2019 | Short inspection |
| 15 Dec 2015 | Short inspection |
| 03 Jul 2012 | Full inspection: |
| 26 Nov 2008 | Full inspection: |
| 29 Jun 2006 | Full inspection: |
| 04 Dec 2000 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Maintains high standards in education amidst leadership changes.
- Develops pupils' life skills effectively through the independence curriculum.
- Fosters strong relationships between staff and students.
- Offers a broad curriculum that prepares students for life after school.
- Has effective partnerships with local colleges for post-16 education.
- Promotes resilience, confidence, and self-esteem through its wider curriculum.
Areas for Improvement
- Learning pathways are not clearly defined for pupils as they progress.
- Careers education for key stages 3 and 4 is in the early stages of development.
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