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Hotham Primary School

Hotham Primary School

Wandsworth, SW15 1PNPrimary School·Ages 3-11
OutstandingQuality of Ed.

86%

Capacity

362

Pupils

2.9x

Demand

About Hotham Primary School

Hotham Primary School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Wandsworth community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 362 pupils on roll and is well-filled (86% of 420 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.

the school is led by headteacher Richard Byrne-Smith, it falls under Wandsworth local authority.

In terms of academic performance, 84% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — well above the national average. Additionally, placing it in the top 10% nationally. Additionally, ranked 839th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 8th out of 55 in Wandsworth.

Hotham Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 174 applications for 60 places, making it 2.9x oversubscribed. Of these, 66 were first-preference applications.

Hotham Primary School parent feedback on Ofsted Parent View is overwhelmingly positive, with 97% recommending the school (91 responses).

For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 5 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 2 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.

On-site facilities at Hotham Primary School include Sports Hall, Art Studios, Gymnasium, ICT Suite, Playing Fields, Forest School, Chapel.

Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Tennis, Swimming, Netball, Gymnastics and 1 more, as well as clubs including Science Club, Art Club, Film Club, Coding and 1 more.

The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 20.4%, which is below the national average for primary schools in England.

For families exploring primary schools in Wandsworth, Hotham Primary School is one of the options available in the London region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressCharlwood Road, London, Wandsworth, SW15 1PN
HeadteacherRichard Byrne-Smith
Local AuthorityWandsworth
Number of Pupils362
Free School Meals (FSM)20.4%
School Capacity362 / 420 (86% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

11 Feb 2025
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Quality of Education

Outstanding

Since Sep 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade

Quality of Education
Outstanding
Behaviour & Attitudes
Outstanding
Personal Development
Outstanding
Leadership & Management
Outstanding

Additional Provisions

Early Years Provision
Outstanding

Source: Ofsted, 20 Mar 2025. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

League Table Position

Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (84%)

839th of 13,686

Nationally

Top 10%

216th of 1,592

In London

Top 25%

8th of 55

In Wandsworth

Top 25%

Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data

KS2 SATs Results

2023/24

Reading, Writing & Maths Combined

84%

Expected Standard

12%

Higher Standard

ReadingAvg Score: 108
Expected:93%
Higher:37%
Writing
Expected:86%
Higher:28%
MathsAvg Score: 107
Expected:88%
Higher:35%
RWM Expected Standard % over timeImproving +4%

'22/23

80%

'23/24

84%

Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.

Ofsted Parent View

91 responses

Would Recommend This School

97%Excellent
Needs Attentionbelow 70%
Bullying dealt with
28%
Strengths95%+ agree
Happy at schoolFeels safeWell behaved pupilsAware of curriculumChild does wellProgress updatesSubject rangeClubs & activities

Source: Ofsted Parent View (GOV.UK statistical data), Sep – Sep 2025

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageOther

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

Facilities

7
Sports HallArt StudiosGymnasiumICT SuitePlaying FieldsForest SchoolChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

10

Sports

TennisSwimmingNetballGymnasticsDance

Clubs & Activities

Science ClubArt ClubFilm ClubCodingBook Club

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

Admissions

2025/26Oversubscribed
Places

60

Applications

174

Good Demand

Popular school with more applications than places

Applications to places ratio2.9x
0x1x2x3x5x+

66 families put this school as their 1st choice (38% of all applications)

Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

09:00 – 15:15

Source: hothamprimaryschool.org.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

Class profile

2024/25
Pupils per teacherAbove average
17.9pupils per qualified teacher

Better than half of schools in England.

Average class sizeTop 25% of schools
22.4pupils per class

Better than 75% of schools in England.

Lower is generally better — fewer pupils per teacher or per class means more individual attention. Sources: DfE School Workforce Census & Schools, pupils and their characteristics, 2024/25.

Pupils & demographics

2024/25
Free school meals20.4%

Below the national average (25%).

English as additional language28.5%

Among the highest 25% — a diverse linguistic intake.

Ethnic background

  • White British27.6%
  • White (other)25.7%
  • Mixed19.5%
  • Asian7.2%
  • Black1.1%

Source: DfE Schools, pupils and their characteristics (2024/25). Percentages may not sum to 100% — pupils classified as “unclassified”, “refused” or minor categories are not shown.

Attendance & Behaviour

2024/25
Overall attendanceAbove average
95.5%

Better than half of schools in England.

Persistent absenteesAbove average
11.1%

Better than half of schools in England.

Pupils missing 10% or more of sessions.

Fixed-period suspensionsAbove average
1.1 per 100

Better than half of schools in England.

A pupil temporarily sent home for behaviour.

Permanent exclusionsLike most schools
None

Like most schools in England, no pupils were permanently excluded this year.

Ranks vs all state-funded schools in England. Source: DfE Pupil absence in schools & Suspensions and permanent exclusions.

Catchment & Local Competition

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Real catchment (council data)
1 mile reference
Last admitted distance · 2025/26

1.08 kmstraight line

1.00 km1.20 km1.40 km1.60 km1.80 km2.00 km1925108020232025

Green ring on the map shows the effective catchment for 2025/26. Check your address below.

Schools within 1 mile (reference area)

15

Total schools

14

Oversubscribed

11

Primary

High competition area

Cutoff distances vary year to year and apply only to applicants who reach the distance criterion. Faith, sibling, and SEND priorities take precedence.

Frequently Asked Questions About Hotham Primary School

Hotham Primary School has been rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted. This means the school provides an exceptional quality of education, and pupils thrive both academically and personally.

Contact Information

02087886468www.hothamprimaryschool.org.uk/

Charlwood Road, London

Wandsworth, SW15 1PN

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Charlwood Road, London

Wandsworth, SW15 1PN

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Opening Hours

Monday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Tuesday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Wednesday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Thursday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Friday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed

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