Alexander Hosea Primary School, Wotton-Under-Edge
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 3 years agoOverall
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
Alexander Hosea creates an engaging learning environment where pupils flourish with support and freedoms. Teachers are highly skilled and well-supported through targeted training and collaborative practice, leading to good pupil progress. The school has built strong relationships with families and maintains a nurturing culture where pupils feel safe and valued.
Key Strengths
- Strong leadership team with clear vision for improvement and in-depth understanding of how pupils learn
- Effective safeguarding culture with staff vigilant about pupil safety and well-being
- High quality teaching supported by rigorous monitoring, targeted training and open culture of professional development
- Positive pupil responses to learning freedoms and individual teacher investment
- Nearly all parents would recommend the school and feel it exceeds expectations
Areas for Improvement
- Mathematics curriculum needs development - concepts not sufficiently developed and topics are fragmented rather than cohesive
- Inconsistency in teaching approach across year groups, particularly in challenging pupils to work at greater depth
- Limited opportunities for pupils to develop reasoning and problem-solving skills in mathematics
- Fewer pupils than expected working at higher standards in Year 6 mathematics
Safeguarding
Safeguarding is effective with a strong culture of promoting pupil well-being, up-to-date training for all staff and governors, rigorous checks on staff suitability, and a vigilant headteacher as designated safeguarding lead.
Alexander Hosea Primary School continues to be good, with strong leadership that has maintained educational quality since the previous inspection in 2014. The school creates an engaging learning environment where pupils are at the heart of their learning.
At a Glance
6.3%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2025/26KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has declined from 87% to 80%. Maths has declined from 71% to 67%. Writing has declined from 90% to 72%.
Class Sizes
28.4
Avg class size
27.7
Infant (KS1)
29.0
KS2
7
Total classes
2 classes with more than 30 pupils
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
92%
Near capacity
208 pupils
225 capacity
17 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - Wotton-Under-Edge
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Wotton-Under-Edge
Admissions Demand - South Gloucestershire
Places available
3,642
Applications
3,206
Got 1st preference
91.0%
Got preferred school
98.5%
Primary admissions across South Gloucestershire (2025/26)
Inspection History(7)
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Pupil Absence2024/25
3.94404%
Overall absence
8.5%
Persistent absence
200
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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