If your child was born between 1 September 2020 and 31 August 2021, you must apply for a new reception school place. All applications for Hotwells Primary School are made on the common application form (CAF) via your home local authority (this is where you pay your council tax).

If you are a Bristol resident, school admissions information is available online for parents and carers to view and download:

https://www.bristol.gov.uk/schools-learning-early-years/primary-admissions 

The CAF will be available from mid September and will close by midnight on January 15th 2025. It is not necessary to complete any supplementary information forms (SIF) if you wish to choose Hotwells Primary School as a preference of primary school for your child. All applications are considered in line with the determined admission arrangements 2025/26.

Admission Arrangements 2025/26

In line with the School Admissions Code, Cathedral Schools Trust (CST) has determined (agreed) the admission arrangements for the academic year 2025/26. These arrangements are for children who will be admitted to the school at the normal point of entry for September 2025.

Please click on the links below to view the admission arrangements and relevant admission forms.

Hotwells Primary School Admission Arrangements 2025/26

Supplementary Information Form (Staff)

Application for an out of year group/delayed reception start request

To view a report on the outcome of the admission consultation summarising the responses received and explaining the decisions reached for schools that were part of the admissions consultation within the Trust for the academic year 2024/25 - click on the  link to Consultation Report

We currently have vacancies in our school and welcome enquiries about in year admissions at any time in the school year.

To find out more information or if you are interested in visiting the school please contact the office to make an appointment on 0117 9030044 or by email to admin@hotwellsprimaryschool.org

If you wish to make an in year application please complete the online form below. Alternatively, you may request a hard copy from admissions at the school. Please read the admission arrangements before completing an application. All applications are considered in line with the admission arrangements 2024/25

In year Application Form 2024/2025

Hotwells Primary School Admission Arrangements 2024/25

In line with the School Admissions Code, Cathedral Schools Trust (CST) has determined (agreed) the admission arrangements for the academic year 2024/25. These arrangements are for children who will be admitted to the school at the normal point of entry for September 2024.

To view a report on the outcome of the admission consultation summarising the responses received and explaining the decisions reached for schools that were part of the admissions consultation within the Trust for the academic year 2024/25 - click on the  link to Consultation Report

Please click on the links below to view the admission arrangements and relevant admission forms.

Hotwells Primary School Admission Arrangements 2024/25

Supplementary Information Form (Staff)

Application for an out of year group/delayed reception start request

In line with the School Admissions Code, Cathedral Schools Trust (CST) has determined (agreed) the admission arrangements for the academic year 2025/26. These arrangements are for children who will be admitted to the school at the normal point of entry for September 2025.

Please click on the links below to view the admission arrangements and relevant admission forms.

Hotwells School Admission Arrangements 2025/26

Supplementary Information Form (Staff)

Application for an Out of Year Group/Delayed Reception Start Request

If you need to make an appeal, you can find out more information here: Hotwells Primary School Appeals Information.