Alexander Hosea Primary School, Wotton-Under-Edge
Alexander Hosea Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 4 to 11 in Wotton-Under-Edge. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in March 2014. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in June 2023 did not change this grade. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 6th-highest of the 7 schools in Wotton-Under-Edge with published results, and 8,950th of 14,452 across England. For 2026 entry it had 1.2 first-choice applications for every place. It was 92% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- In line with England
- Ofsted
- Good (2014)
- Demand
- Oversubscribed
- Attendance
- Better than England average
Reception applications for September 2027 close in 81 days
Deadline Friday 15 January 2027. Apply to South Gloucestershire (the council where you live). Offers on 16 April.
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Alexander Hosea Primary School in detail
Alexander Hosea Primary School in its own words
In its own words: "Our school has seven classes in a spacious setting with beautiful grounds and views of the Cotswold escarpment. Our vision statement 'Roots to grow, wings to fly' reflects our commitment that all children have an excellent education and leave us as independent and confident individuals who are ready for the challenges and opportunities ahead."
Vision and values (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Results
In 2025, 80% of Year 6 pupils at Alexander Hosea Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 67% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 76% and 76% in South Gloucestershire and 77% and 75% across England.
Results fell from 87% in reading and 71% in maths in 2024.
With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.
Getting a place at Alexander Hosea Primary School
For September 2026 entry, 34 families put Alexander Hosea Primary School as their first choice and 52 named it as one of their preferences, for 28 places offered. That is 1.2 first choices for every place. 6 families who put it first were not offered a place there.
Admissions history and your chances at Alexander Hosea Primary School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Alexander Hosea Primary School are Charfield Primary School (2.3 miles, Outstanding, 97% reading, 77% maths); St Andrew's Church of England Primary School, Cromhall (2.4 miles, Requires improvement, 43% reading, 43% maths); Kingswood Primary School (2.5 miles, Good, 40% reading, 53% maths); and Rangeworthy Church of England Primary School (2.8 miles).
Alexander Hosea Primary School's 2025 results were higher than 2 of these 3 schools.
Charfield Primary SchoolSt Andrew's Church of England Primary School, CromhallKingswood Primary SchoolRangeworthy Church of England Primary School
Who goes there
6.3% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 1.9% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are White British (89%) and Mixed (7%).
In 2026, 22 pupils (10.6%) received SEN support and 10 (4.8%) had an education, health and care plan, against 16.2% and 4.6% at the average state school. The most common need among them is social, emotional and mental health needs.
Getting there
There is no railway, tram or Underground station within about three miles of Alexander Hosea Primary School.
4 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is High Street (s-bound), 250 metres away.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 10 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and burglary. That is well below the typical figure around schools in South Gloucestershire (116).
Suspensions and exclusions
Alexander Hosea Primary School recorded no suspensions or permanent exclusions in 2024/25.
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE school-level applications and offers; council admissions booklets; DfE appeals statistics; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime; DfE exclusions statistics
Location
Our estimate from how close the nearest similar schools are and how oversubscribed the council's schools are. It is not a published boundary.
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 3 years agoThis judgement is from March 2014, 12 years ago, longer than Ofsted's usual 4-year cycle: the school may have changed since.
Overall
Latest (ungraded) inspection: The school remains Good.
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's June 2023 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
Alexander Hosea Primary School creates an inclusive, supportive environment where children flourish both academically and emotionally. Reading is given strong priority with expert teaching that helps all children become confident readers. The school has excellent systems to support children with additional needs and builds strong values of kindness, respect and responsibility throughout the school.
Key Strengths
- Strong emphasis on reading with a rigorous phonics programme that helps all pupils read well
- Ambitious and broad curriculum that excites pupils' interests and prepares them for the modern world
- Excellent support for pupils with special educational needs, including tailored teaching and pastoral care
- Calm and orderly school environment where pupils treat each other with respect
- Strong pastoral care with focus on pupils' emotional and social well-being
Areas for Improvement
- Some foundation subjects have curricula that are still being developed, meaning pupils don't gain the same depth of understanding as in other subjects
- Assessment in some foundation subjects is not precise enough to identify gaps in pupils' learning
- Teachers need to use assessment more effectively to ensure learning matches pupils' starting points
Safeguarding
Safeguarding is effective - all staff receive up-to-date training, leaders keep detailed records and follow up on all concerns swiftly, working closely with safeguarding partners.
Extracurricular Activities
School councillor positions, house captain roles, learning about different faiths and lifestyles, learning to stay safe online
Alexander Hosea Primary School continues to be a good school with a calm, purposeful atmosphere where pupils enjoy learning and behave well. Staff form caring relationships with pupils and have high expectations for their academic and emotional development.
At a Glance
6.3%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has declined from 87% to 80% (2024 to 2025). Maths has declined from 71% to 67% (2024 to 2025). Writing has declined from 90% to 72% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
29.7
Avg class size
28.0
Infant (KS1)
31.0
KS2
7
Total classes
3 classes with more than 30 pupils
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Latest from Alexander Hosea Primary School
Tour bookings now open for Reception 2027
22 Sep 2026
Football Team
14 Oct 2025
Swim Gala - KS2 - July 2025
9 Jul 2025
District Sports - June 2025
2 Jul 2025
Netball Match - June 2025
24 Jun 2025
Morfa Bay Residential - Year 6
10 Jun 2025
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Before and after school care
Clubs on Ofsted's childcare register at or near Alexander Hosea Primary School.
- Wickwar Out Of School ClubAt the school · Not yet graded
Getting There
Bus Stops
Free school transport
Check free transport to Alexander Hosea Primary School from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. Alexander Hosea Primary School is in South Gloucestershire; for families living there:
Apply to South Gloucestershire for free school transport. Its policy is on the council's website.
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 3
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 0
- Children hurt
- 0
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 3 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 0 serious and 3 slight.
No children aged 0 to 15 were among the people hurt.
0 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included.
The typical figure for schools in South Gloucestershire is 8 (the median across 127 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
Commute and house prices
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
92%
Near capacity
222 pupils
242 places
20 spare places in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Area Demand Pressure - Wotton-Under-Edge
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Wotton-Under-Edge
Across South Gloucestershire council
Places available
3,640
Applications
3,033
Got 1st preference
92.8%
Got preferred school
98.3%
All primary applications across South Gloucestershire council (2026/27), not just this school.
This school: Oversubscribed
Inspection History(7)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
22
SEN Support
10
EHC Plans
15.4%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
208
Total Pupils
106
Boys
102
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
11
Teachers
18.9:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£49,017
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£5,125
Per pupil
£1234k
Total funding
£29k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
3.9%
Overall absence
8.5%
Persistent absence
200
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Questions parents ask about Alexander Hosea Primary School
What are SATs results like at Alexander Hosea Primary School?
Of the pupils at Alexander Hosea Primary School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 80% reached the expected standard in reading and 67% did so in maths.
What is Alexander Hosea Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Alexander Hosea Primary School's most recent Ofsted inspection, in June 2023, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in March 2014, it was rated Good.
What is the catchment area for Alexander Hosea Primary School?
No fixed boundary. When Alexander Hosea Primary School is oversubscribed, South Gloucestershire allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
Is it hard to get a place at Alexander Hosea Primary School?
Alexander Hosea Primary School was not full in 2025: it ran at 92% of its 242 places.
How big are the classes at Alexander Hosea Primary School?
Classes at Alexander Hosea Primary School average 29.7 pupils (2025/26). 3 classes have more than 30 pupils - infant classes are capped at 30 by law, with limited exceptions.
How many pupils go to Alexander Hosea Primary School?
Alexander Hosea Primary School has around 208 pupils on roll. 6% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Alexander Hosea Primary School?
3.9% of sessions were missed at Alexander Hosea Primary School in 2024/25. 8.5% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Alexander Hosea Primary School?
Apply through South Gloucestershire's coordinated admissions process, naming Alexander Hosea Primary School on your application. Applications for Reception places starting in September 2027 close on Friday 15 January 2027, and offers are made on Friday 16 April 2027.
Does Alexander Hosea Primary School have a breakfast club or after-school club?
Ofsted's childcare register lists an out-of-school club at the school: Wickwar Out Of School Club (registered, not yet graded). The school may also run its own clubs, which don't have to register with Ofsted.
How many road collisions happen near Alexander Hosea Primary School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 3 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 0 serious and 3 slight. No children aged 0 to 15 were among the people hurt. 0 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included. The typical figure for schools in South Gloucestershire is 8 (the median across 127 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Alexander Hosea Primary School?
Alexander Hosea Primary School is at Honeybourne Way, Wickwar, Wotton-Under-Edge, South Gloucestershire, GL12 8PF.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)