The short version
Above-average SATs results. Rated Good by Ofsted (2022).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 85% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2022
- The school has significant spare capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
85%
+23.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
15%
+7.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
110
+4.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
110
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 15 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
21% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
4% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 16 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 14 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 133
- Capacity
- 63%
- FSM
- 27.1%
Governance
- Local authority
- Bristol, City of
- Trust
- CATHEDRAL SCHOOLS TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Kee Jones (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Hope Chapel Hill, Hotwells, Bristol, BS8 4ND
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmChrist Church Church of England Primary School
Primary · 837m away
Clifton High School
Independent · 957m away
Ashton Gate Primary School
Primary · 984m away
City of Bristol College
16 plus · 1.2km away
Clifton College
Independent · 1.2km away
Ashton Park School
Secondary · 1.3km away
Cathedral Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
Bristol Cathedral Choir School
Secondary · 1.5km away
Questions parents ask
What is Hotwells Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Hotwells Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in September 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Hotwells Primary School?
Hotwells Primary School currently has 133 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Hotwells Primary School take?
Hotwells Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Hotwells Primary School?
Hotwells Primary School is in Bristol, BS8 4ND, in the Bristol, City of local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Hotwells Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Hotwells Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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