Progress Schools - Hamilton Square
Progress Schools - Hamilton Square is an independent school in Wirral for pupils aged 11 to 16. It has 35 pupils on roll. The latest Ofsted rating for Progress Schools - Hamilton Square is Requires Improvement, from an inspection in September 2025. In 2026 its average Attainment 8 score was 4.5, and 0% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in both English and maths GCSE.
Ofsted inspection: September 2025. GCSE results: 2026.
| Type | Independent School / Other independent school |
| Age Range | 11-16 |
| Religion | Unknown |
| Address | 60 Hamilton Square Wirral CH41 5AT |
| Phone | 01513185066 |
| Reference Number | 147468 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 35 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 68.57%
Girls: 31.43% |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 8 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 9 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 10 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 11 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|
Progress Schools – Hamilton Square is currently rated as requiring improvement, reflecting a significant journey from its previous inadequate status. The school caters primarily to pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) and provides a supportive environment characterized by strong relationships and small class sizes. Recent efforts have been made by new leadership to enhance the quality of education, although the impact of these changes has yet to be fully realized. While the school demonstrates good behaviour and attitudes, the overall educational effectiveness and leadership management require development.
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Requires Improvement |
| Last Report Date | 15 Jul 2025 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 15 Jul 2025 | Standard inspection: |
| 22 Jan 2025 | Additional inspection |
| 17 Jul 2024 | Additional inspection |
| 05 Dec 2023 | Standard inspection: |
| 08 Jun 2021 | Standard inspection: |
| 03 Oct 2019 | Pre-registration inspection |
| Proposed to open |
Strengths
- Strong emphasis on building positive relationships with pupils.
- Small class sizes provide space and support for learning.
- Pupils appreciate the school’s distinct approach to education.
- Broad range of opportunities for personal development.
- Effective safeguarding arrangements are in place.
- Ambitious curriculum development in English, mathematics, and science.
Areas for Improvement
- Curriculum underdevelopment hinders pupil learning in some subjects.
- Inadequate subject-specific knowledge among staff affects teaching quality.
- Ineffective use of assessment information to support pupil learning.
Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
- English
- Maths
- 3 subjects from qualifications that count towards the English Baccalaureate (EBacc), like sciences, language and history
- 3 more GCSE qualifications (including EBacc subjects) or technical awards from a list approved by the Department for Education
Each grade a pupil gets is assigned a point score from 9 (the highest) to 1 (the lowest). These scores are added up, with English and maths counted twice.
| School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|
| 4.5 | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 0% | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 0% | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment |
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Unlock for £9.99In 2025–26, 65.7% of pupils at Progress Schools - Hamilton Square were on SEN support (nationally 18.4%) and 28.6% had an education, health and care (EHC) plan (nationally 7.9%).
Source: Department for Education, Special educational needs in England (the 2025–26 school census). SEN support is extra help in school without an EHC plan. National figures are for all state-funded independent school schools. Counts are as published, with small numbers not hidden.
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What is Progress Schools - Hamilton Square's Ofsted rating?
The latest Ofsted rating for Progress Schools - Hamilton Square is Requires Improvement, from an inspection in September 2025.
When was Progress Schools - Hamilton Square last inspected by Ofsted?
Progress Schools - Hamilton Square was last inspected in September 2025.
How many pupils does Progress Schools - Hamilton Square have?
Progress Schools - Hamilton Square has 35 pupils on roll.
What age range does Progress Schools - Hamilton Square cover?
Progress Schools - Hamilton Square for pupils aged 11 to 16.
What are Progress Schools - Hamilton Square's GCSE results?
In 2026 its average Attainment 8 score was 4.5, and 0% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in both English and maths GCSE.
Where is Progress Schools - Hamilton Square?
Progress Schools - Hamilton Square is at 60 Hamilton Square, Wirral, CH41 5AT.