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Hotham Primary School, Putney, London SW15

Charlwood Road, Putney, London SW15 1PN

Hotham Primary School, London SW15

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. Though Ofsted no longer makes an an overall effectiveness judgement, its graded judgements imply an Outstanding rating for the school in its last (2025) 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

Independent Prep Schools

Putney High Junior School (0.6 miles); Hurlingham School (0.7 miles).

State Primary Schools

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).

Independent Senior Schools

Putney High School (0.6 miles); The Moat School (1.1 miles); The Harrodian School (2 miles).

State Senior Schools

Ashcroft Technology Academy (0.9 miles); Lady Margaret School (1.4 miles); Fulham Cross Girls’ School and Language College (1.8 miles).

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