Hotwells Primary School
Hope Chapel Hill, Hotwells, Bristol, BS8 4NDOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Hotwells Primary School is a primary school in Bristol for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 168 schools in Bristol. It ranks 12th of 190 primary schools in Bristol. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in September 2022.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 27 September 2022, report published 13 November 2022
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Good
- Personal development
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 27 September 2022
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. Leaders' have created a culture of positive behaviour in the school. Their expectations are clear and pupils feel that staff treat everyone fairly. Pupils know the systems for rewards and sanctions. They enjoy having their achievements recognised in different ways. Leaders' recent work to review the behaviour system means staff respond to incidents with consistency. Pupils play and learn together harmoniously, including the very youngest children. They share and collaborate well. Pupils are adamant that bullying does not happen. They understand there are sometimes incidents of meanness but are confident that adults deal with these swiftly and effectively. The new Hotwells Passport sets out leaders' commitment to ensuring a breadth of rich experiences for pupils. Pupils enjoy a range of activities such as links with the university, residentials and performing at Bristol Cathedral. Pupils value these character-building experiences and the confidence they develop from trying new things. Parents are highly positive about the school. They appreciate the approachability of staff and the ways teachers help them to support their child's learning.
What the school should improve
- In some subjects, teachers do not always adapt learning precisely enough for pupils with SEND. This means pupils sometimes struggle to build on prior learning. Teachers need to make sure that learning is precisely matched to pupils' individual starting points, so they are able to know more and remember more across the curriculum.
- Sometimes, teaching within the early years provision is not always well thought through This means that children do not necessarily consolidate the intended learning. Leaders need to ensure that the provision is carefully designed to enable pupils to consolidate new knowledge and skills.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
26 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
114 pupils on roll, with places for 210
Schools near Hotwells Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Christ Church Church of England Primary School | 0.5 miles | Ofsted: Outstanding | 41% met the expected standard |
| Ashton Gate Primary School | 0.6 miles | Ofsted: Outstanding | 57% met the expected standard |
| Cathedral Primary School | 0.9 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good to outstanding | 62% met the expected standard |
| Southville Primary School | 0.9 miles | Ofsted: Good | 75% met the expected standard |
| Luckwell Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted judgements: Good | 27% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- AMPLIFY EDUCATION
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Mr Matt Edwards
- Phone
- 01179030044
- Address
- Hope Chapel Hill, Hotwells, Bristol, BS8 4ND
- Local authority
- Bristol
- URN
- 140728
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.