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Hamilton Lodge School and College for Deaf Children Catchment Area

Reviewed by the catchment.school editorial team · Last updated 15 March 2026

Hamilton Lodge School and College for Deaf Children is a non-maintained special not applicable school in Brighton, Brighton and Hove , serving pupils aged 5-19, with 24 pupils, and a capacity of 85 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby not applicable schools below.

5-19

Age range

24

Pupils

85

Capacity

28%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2012

Hamilton Lodge School and College for Deaf Children Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Hamilton Lodge School and College for Deaf Children?

The catchment area for Hamilton Lodge School and College for Deaf Children is the geographic zone Brighton and Hove uses to prioritise admissions when this not applicable school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and siblings. Brighton and Hove publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

The catchment area for Hamilton Lodge School and College for Deaf Children is set by Brighton and Hove and reviewed annually. Children living within the catchment boundary receive priority consideration when applications exceed the number of available places.

The official admissions policy, including the catchment boundary map, is published by Brighton and Hove before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

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Hamilton Lodge School and College for Deaf Children: 85 places, 28% filled: places available

Hamilton Lodge School and College for Deaf Children has a published admission number of 85 places. 24 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 28%. At 28% full, the school currently has headroom below its 85 place limit. Catchment distance criteria still apply when the school is oversubscribed, but at current demand levels, places have been available for applicants outside the immediate catchment area.

The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 41.7% of pupils at Hamilton Lodge School and College for Deaf Children are eligible for free school meals, above the national average of around 24%. This reflects the school's role in a higher-deprivation area of Brighton.

To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.

Brighton and Hove publishes its full admissions policy, including oversubscription criteria, the previous year's last-distance figures, and the appeals timetable, on the council's official admissions page. Find Brighton and Hove school admissions →

Hamilton Lodge School and College for Deaf Children: School Information

Full address
Walpole Road, Brighton, BN2 0LS
Local authority
Brighton and Hove
School type
Non-maintained special school
Phase of education
Not applicable
Age range
5-19 years
Free school meals
41.7% of pupils
DfE URN
114619

Other Not applicable Schools in Brighton

If Hamilton Lodge School and College for Deaf Children is oversubscribed, these not applicable schools in Brighton are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest not applicable schools by distance

These are the not applicable schools closest to Hamilton Lodge School and College for Deaf Children by straight-line distance, including ones across a town or council boundary. Distance is not the same as being in catchment: always check each school's own admissions policy for its actual boundary.

Frequently Asked Questions: Hamilton Lodge School and College for Deaf Children

What is the catchment area for Hamilton Lodge School and College for Deaf Children?

The catchment area for Hamilton Lodge School and College for Deaf Children is the geographic zone Brighton and Hove uses to prioritise admissions when this not applicable school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and siblings. Brighton and Hove publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is Hamilton Lodge School and College for Deaf Children oversubscribed?

Hamilton Lodge School and College for Deaf Children has a capacity of 85 places and currently has 24 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Brighton and Hove.

What is the admissions policy for Hamilton Lodge School and College for Deaf Children?

Admission to Hamilton Lodge School and College for Deaf Children is managed by Brighton and Hove. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.

What age range does Hamilton Lodge School and College for Deaf Children cover?

Hamilton Lodge School and College for Deaf Children is a not applicable school in Brighton, Brighton and Hove, serving pupils aged 5-19. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Hamilton Lodge School and College for Deaf Children?

Hamilton Lodge School and College for Deaf Children was rated Good by Ofsted in 2012. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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