Hamilton School
Academy special sponsor led school in Reading (Reading).
Location
iSchool location from Get Information about Schools. Nearby schools are coloured by phase. Open Map+ for a full-screen map with neighbourhood deprivation (England only).About
At the heart of our philosophy is the understanding that SEMH challenges can impact various aspects of a students life, including their academic progress, social interactions, and emotional well-being. Therefore, our dedicated team of educators and support staff work collaboratively to create a comprehensive and personalised approach to education.
We strive to foster a sense of belonging and community within our school. Our students will have the opportunity to build positive relationships with their peers and caring adults who are committed to their success. We encourage open communication, empathy, and respect, as we believe that a supportive and inclusive atmosphere is essential for growth and development.
In addition to providing a strong academic foundation, we focus on the development of essential life skills and emotional intelligence. Our curriculum is designed to promote self-awareness, self-regulation, and effective communication, empowering our students to navigate the challenges they may face both within and outside the school environment.
In the school’s own words, from the school website.
Enrichment
2 activitiesiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Growth Mindset
- Forest School
Key facts
- URN
- 147675
- Type
- Academy special sponsor led
- Phase
- Not applicable
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Gender
- Mixed
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Local authority
- Reading
- Constituency
- Reading Central
- Setting
- Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
- Opened
- 2020
Governing body (9 current, 3 former)
iAcademy trust: local governing body and trust board.2 governors are linked to a profile (all confirmed).
Governors marked “Confirmed same person” have exactly the same forename and surname as the only officer of that name at the school’s own academy trust company on the Companies House register, so we treat them as the same person. The governance record itself comes from DfE.
Leadership
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Christine Jones Confirmed same person | Chair of Local Governing Body | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2022 · until 2030 |
Full governing body
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stuart Earl | Local Governance Professional - Individual Academy or Free SchoolGovernance professional | since 2026 | |
| Scott Versace | Local Governor | Elected by school staff | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Sanskruti Jain | Local Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Hazel Bingham | Local Governor | Elected by parents | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| June Lau | Local Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2024 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Emma Bliss | Local Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2022 · until 2030 |
| Sarah Concannon | Local Governor | Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal | since 2022 |
| Jill Corfield | Local Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2022 · until 2029 |
| Beth Poole Former | Local Governance Professional - Individual Academy or Free SchoolGovernance professional | since 2024 · term ended 2026 | |
| Aparna Poduval Former | Local Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2024 · term ended 2025 |
| Michael Bellamy Confirmed same person Former | Local Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2020 · term ended 2026 |
Source: Department for Education, Get Information about Schools (governance records, as at 25 October 2026). Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Names are shown as published; there are no addresses or contact details. Current and former are worked out from term end dates when the page loads. Object or ask for removal · Report an issue with this record