Hamilton Academy, High Wycombe

In its own words: "Our school has been serving the local community for over 150 years! Search our 'Historic Hamilton' tab to find out more about the rich history of the school ."

From the headteacher's welcome: "I hope it gives you an insight into life at our school, as well as essential information and resources for parents to support their children's learning journey. Hamilton Academy is a large and historic school, dating back to 1875. We have a Nursery and a three-form intake from Reception up to Year 6."

Clubs and activities named on the school's website include netball, cricket, athletics, drama, choir, ukulele, Lego, cooking and gardening.

The school runs a breakfast club from 7:45am and after-school care.

In 2025, 86% of Year 6 pupils at Hamilton Academy reached the expected standard in reading and 69% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 81% and 77% in Buckinghamshire and 77% and 75% across England.

Results were similar in 2024 (82% in reading, 77% in maths).

For September 2026 entry, 68 families put Hamilton Academy as their first choice and 151 named it as one of their preferences, for 73 places offered. It had fewer first-choice applications than places. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.

The nearest other state primary schools to Hamilton Academy are High Wycombe Church of England Combined School (0.4 miles, Good, 67% reading, 73% maths); The Disraeli School (0.8 miles, Good, 78% reading, 74% maths); Oakridge School (0.8 miles, Good, 70% reading, 77% maths); and Hannah Ball Academy (0.8 miles, 89% reading, 85% maths).

Hamilton Academy's 2025 results were higher than 3 of these 4 schools.

59.3% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

The largest ethnic groups are Asian (49%), White British (12%) and Mixed (10%).

In 2026, 52 pupils (8.1%) received SEN support and 10 (1.6%) had an education, health and care plan, against 16.2% and 4.6% at the average state school. The most common need among them is speech, language and communication needs.

The nearest railway station is High Wycombe Rail Station, about 450 metres away (roughly a 6-minute walk).

25 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Frogmoor, 130 metres away.

In August 2026, police recorded 358 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and public order offences. That is well above the typical figure around schools in Buckinghamshire (44), as is usual near a town centre.

In 2024/25, Hamilton Academy issued 11 suspensions, 1.7 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.

The secondary schools closest to Hamilton Academy are The Royal Grammar School, High Wycombe (0.8 miles); St Michael's Catholic School (1 mile); Wycombe High School (1 mile); and The Highcrest Academy (1.1 miles).