Charlwood Road, Putney, London SW15 1PN
10 reasons to choose Hotham Primary School
Main point of differentiation
Hotham Primary School is one of the best state primary schools in Putney, ranking in the top 5% in the country, with a Schoolsmith Score® of 72. It has a project based curriculum and also a French bilingual curriculum. (read the area review here)
School fundamentals
Hotham Primary School is a state primary school for boys and girls (50%/50%) between the ages of 3 and 11 years. It is a community school. The school was also rated as Outstanding by Ofsted in its last (2019) inspection.
Average class size
Hotham Primary School has two classes per year, and an average class size of 21 pupils.
Exam results and leavers' destinations
Average Year 6 SATS results from 2016-19 and 2022 show that Hotham Primary School achieves above average attainment results. By the same measure, the school achieves above average scores for pupil progress. Pupils go on to one of 15 secondary schools.
The Hotham Primary School curriculum
School curriculum also includes PSHE, French. School operates two parallel classes on the same curriculum, an open class and a bilingual French/English class where some subjects are taught only in French. Outside maths, English, science and RE, subjects are taught through cross-curricular REAL Projects (Rigorous, Engaging, Authentic, Learning). The school offers each pupil over 5 different extra-curricular academic activities or hobby clubs.
More on the curriculum
There are regular educational trips for all year groups, visiting speakers, Forest School for Nursery and Reception and residential trips from Year 4.
Specialist teaching
Most lessons are taught by the class teacher with specialist teaching for music and sport.
Sport at Hotham Primary School
School offers between 10 and 15 different sports over the course of the year. Competitive teams in major sports from Year 3.
The Arts at Hotham Primary School
Art and music are taught as discrete subjects to all pupils. DT, drama, dance integrated into other subjects. Choir. The school offers each pupil over 5 different extra-curricular creative and performing arts clubs.
Wraparound care
Out of school hours care from 7.45am to 6.00pm.
Find another school near Hotham Primary School
Putney High Junior School (0.6 miles); Hurlingham School (0.7 miles); Falcons School (0.7 miles).
Our Lady of Victories Catholic Primary School, Putney (0.1 miles); St Mary’s Church of England Primary School, Putney (0.3 miles); All Saints’ Church of England Primary School, Putney (0.5 miles).
Putney High School (0.6 miles); The Moat School (1.1 miles); The Harrodian School (2 miles).
Ashcroft Technology Academy (0.9 miles); Lady Margaret School (1.4 miles); Fulham Cross Girls’ School and Language College (1.8 miles).