Hotwells Primary School
Primary · Academy converter · Ages 4–11 · Bristol, Bristol, City of
Hotwells Primary School is a primary school in Bristol, Bristol, City of for ages 4–11 (academy converter). Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good, from the inspection on 27 September 2022. Bristol, City of has published a last distance offered for this school for Reception 2020 to 2026 entry.
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Key facts
- Address
- Hope Chapel Hill, Hotwells, Bristol, BS8 4ND
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Sector
- See recorded establishment type
- Council
- Bristol, City of
- Pupils on roll
- 114 January 2026 school census
- Free school meals
- 31.6% of pupils eligible
- Pupils per teacher
- 15.9
Official record: Get Information about Schools · as at 15 September 2026
Ofsted
Good Inspected 27 September 2022
Strengths
- “At Hotwells Primary School everyone enjoys being a part of the school community.”
- “The inclusive, nurturing ethos means that pupils feel safe and well looked after.”
- “They enjoy coming to school and take pride in their work.”
To improve
- “Nonetheless, the curriculum for Reception children in this area is sometimes not ambitious enough.”
- “Occasionally, however, teachers are not choosing appropriate activities and resources to match the intended learning.”
- “This can slow down children’s progress through the curriculum.”
Safeguarding: Effective
Quoted from the Ofsted report published 14 November 2022 (read the report). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.
Exam results
| Measure | School | England |
|---|---|---|
| Key stage 2 · reading, writing and maths, expected standard (2024/25) | 85% | 62% |
Department for Education school performance data. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
Applications and offers
- 2026 Reception entry: 11 first-preference applications, 12 offers in total, 11 offers to first-preference applicants.
Department for Education, school-level applications and offers, figures on national offer day. Earlier years are in the pass.
Last distance offered and catchment
A one-off £9.99 pass, no subscription, unlocks for 3 months:
- Last distance offered for Reception 2020 to 2026, as Bristol, City of published it, drawn on the map
- Earlier years of applications and offers
- Earlier years of exam results
- Which schools pupils move on to or come from
- Crime, sold prices, broadband and transport around the school
A last distance offered describes one past year and is not a catchment or a promise of a place. Check with the council before you apply.
Nearby primary schools
Straight-line distance, in Bristol, City of.
- Christ Church Church of England Primary School 0.5 mi Outstanding Last distance published
- Ashton Gate Primary School 0.6 mi No Ofsted grade Last distance published
- Cathedral Primary School 0.9 mi Not judged Last distance published
- Southville Primary School 0.9 mi School remains Good Last distance published
- Luckwell Primary School 1.0 mi Not judged Last distance published
- Willow Park CofE Primary School 1.1 mi No Ofsted grade Last distance published
- Holy Cross RC Primary School 1.1 mi Good Last distance published
- Compass Point Primary School 1.1 mi Good Last distance published