Hotwells Primary School
Bristol, BS8 4ND · Bristol, City of · primary school
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8th of 90 primary schools in Bristol, City of we can score, 102 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 9.7/10 against 2,314 of them, against 9.0/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 85.0 · 94 | 40% | 3.75 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 15.0 · 84 | 25% | 2.09 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Hotwells Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 85.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, 15.0% achieved it against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in 2022. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (9.7 out of 10 against similar schools, 9.0 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils join Memory Club, swim, and perform in Oliver!. They attend Big Adventure Day, residential visits, Sand Bay, and Ashton Court Tree Tops. Breakfast and after-school clubs are available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 114 pupils against a stated capacity of 210. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils who are not yet meeting the expected standard in maths? What does a typical day look like during the residential visits? How are places allocated for the upcoming academic year?
What Ofsted said about Hotwells Primary School
Overview
Hotwells Primary School is described as a place where "everyone enjoys being a part of the school community," underpinned by an "inclusive, nurturing ethos." Leaders have established a "culture of positive behaviour" and a clear curriculum vision aimed at developing "ambitious, creative, local and global citizens." The report notes that the school has improved significantly since its previous inspection, with staff feeling "well supported and energised" by their collaboration within the trust.
Strengths
- Pupils feel "safe and well looked after," with bullying being rare and incidents of meanness dealt with "swiftly and effectively."
- The curriculum is "well sequenced," ensuring pupils "know more, remember more and can do more over time," particularly in reading and mathematics.
- Teachers possess "strong subject knowledge" and use it to help pupils "segment words and blend sounds securely," leading to good reading fluency.
- Pupils benefit from a "breadth of rich experiences," such as university links and performances, which build character and confidence.
- Parents are "highly positive" about the school, appreciating staff approachability and support for their child’s learning.
Areas to improve
- Teachers must ensure learning is "precisely matched to pupils’ individual starting points" for those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), as some currently struggle to build on prior learning.
- Leaders need to ensure early years provision is "carefully designed" so that teaching is well thought through, enabling children to "consolidate new knowledge and skills" rather than slowing progress.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are "effective," with leaders ensuring it is "at the heart of what they do" and staff maintaining a "secure knowledge of signs of abuse."
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 62% |
| 2023/24 | 73% |
| 2024/25 | 85% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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