What Hotham Primary School does

Hotham Primary School is a state-funded community primary school located on Charlwood Road in Putney, London Borough of Wandsworth. Founded in 1908, the school serves children from Nursery through Year 6 (ages 3–11) drawn primarily from families in Putney and surrounding areas, admitted through the Wandsworth Council admissions process. The school is registered as a charity (Hotham School Fund, no. 1213653) and was judged outstanding in all areas by Ofsted in February 2025. It operates with approximately 18 staff and is overseen by trustees and school governors, with the Hotham School Fund audited annually by the local authority.

The school's core product is its integrated "Hotham Projects" curriculum, which connects subjects through termly themed learning journeys covering EYFS, English, Maths, Science, Humanities, Arts, PE (delivered via the Get Set 4 PE scheme aligned to the National Curriculum), Music, French (taught from day one), Computing, Religious Education, and Personal Development. Supporting specialist facilities include a sports hall, 4G pitch, dedicated art and design studio, second gymnastics/dance hall with wall bars, and a separate netball court, with swimming lessons delivered at Putney Leisure Centre. Beyond the core curriculum, the school offers wraparound childcare via Sunrise (from 7:30am) and Sunset (until 6:00pm) Clubs, a school meals service operated in partnership with Harrison Catering, extra-curricular clubs, and a registered ISEB Common Pre-tests invigilation service for external pupils at £200 per applicant. SEND support includes a SENCO, ELSA-trained staff, a play therapist, a Speech and Language TA, a sensory room, and Educational Psychologist support.

The business model is non-commercial. Core operating funding comes from government per-pupil grants, supplemented by voluntary monthly or one-off School Fund donations from parents, PTFA fundraising (Friends of Hotham), wraparound care fees, extra-curricular club fees, nursery meal fees (£3/day), and ISEB pre-test invigilation fees. The school currently benefits from the Mayor of London's universal free school meals scheme covering Reception through Year 6. A major ongoing initiative is the Arts Annexe Appeal, a £150,000 capital campaign targeting 2026–2027 to refurbish the school's original 1908 annexe building into a dedicated arts, music and dance centre. The school explicitly cites challenges with local falls in pupil numbers and ongoing reductions in school funding as material pressures on its operating model.

Name

Hotham Primary School

Legal name

Hotham Primary School

Website

https://hothamprimaryschool.org.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

1908

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Hotham Primary School is a state-funded community primary school in Putney, London, serving children aged 3–11 (Nursery to Year 6). Rated outstanding by Ofsted in February 2025, it delivers an integrated curriculum, wraparound childcare, meals, and registered charity-funded enrichment (no. 1213653).

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Primary Education Services

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Public Elementary Schools (EDAJAAAB)

Keywords

• Primary education services
• Early years education
• Wraparound childcare
• Extra-curricular clubs
• Special educational needs

Headquarters

HQ city

London

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Government School Funding: Core funding from the government for state school operations. The school notes challenges with local fall in pupil numbers and ongoing reduction in school funding.
2. School Fund Donations: Voluntary monthly or one-off donations from parents and community members to supplement the school's day-to-day operating budget. Registered charity number 1213653.
3. Wraparound Care Fees: Sunrise Club (7:30am until school start) and Sunset Club (end of school day until 5:00pm or 6:00pm) with fees covering breakfast and activities. Children staying until 6:00pm receive an evening meal.
4. School Meals: Currently all pupils in Reception to Year 6 receive free daily meals thanks to the Mayor of London's scheme. Nursery meals cost £3.00 per day.
5. Extra-Curricular Clubs: After-school clubs with small fees to cover costs. All pupil premium children are invited to apply for a free place at one club each term.
6. ISEB Pre-test Invigilation: Invigilation services for external pupils not attending Hotham at a cost of £200 per applicant, including pre-meeting with parents and support.

Pricing tiers

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Hotham Primary School delivers full-time primary education for children aged 3–11 (Nursery to Year 6) through an integrated project-based curriculum (Hotham Projects) covering the National Curriculum and beyond. In addition to core education, it sells wraparound childcare (Sunrise and Sunset Clubs), freshly prepared school meals, after-school extra-curricular clubs, ISEB Common Pre-tests invigilation for external candidates, and SEND support services. The school is a single-site state-funded community school in Putney, London.

Product overview

Hotham Primary School is a single-site community primary school judged outstanding by Ofsted in February 2025. The school offers a comprehensive curriculum through its Hotham Projects integrated approach, covering EYFS, English, Maths, Science, History, Geography, Art and Design, Design and Technology, Computing, French, Music, PE and Sport, Religious Education, and Personal Development. Beyond the core curriculum, the school provides wraparound care (Sunrise and Sunset Clubs), school meals, extra-curricular clubs, ISEB pre-testing services, and manages parent community activities through the PTFA and School Fund (registered charity 1213653). A major current initiative is the Arts Annexe Appeal, a £150,000 fundraising campaign to transform a historic 1908 building into dedicated arts facilities. The school also operates specialist facilities including a sports hall, 4G pitch, art studio, and provides swimming lessons, school journeys, and SEND support services.

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Products and services

• Sunrise and Sunset Wraparound Care Club Before and after-school childcare for Hotham pupils, running from 7:30am (Sunrise) until school start and from end of school day until 5:00pm or 6:00pm (Sunset). Includes breakfast for early arrivals, snacks during the session, and an evening meal for children staying until 6:00pm. Booked and paid for through the School Gateway app.
• Extra-Curricular Clubs After-school clubs offered to Hotham pupils across a range of sports and activities (football, rugby, basketball, handball, netball, athletics, gymnastics, dance, and others). Small fees apply to cover costs, with a free place each term offered to pupil premium children. Bookings managed via School Gateway.
• ISEB Common Pre-tests Invigilation Centre Registered ISEB testing centre open to external candidates applying to independent senior schools. The service sits the ISEB Common Pre-tests in mathematics, English, verbal and non-verbal reasoning, charges £200 per applicant, and includes a pre-meeting with parents plus support during the test. Hotham's own pupils sit the tests at no additional cost.
• School Meals Service Daily school meals freshly prepared on-site by Harrison Catering, including vegetarian options, salads, fruit, and handling of food allergies and intolerances. Free for all Reception to Year 6 pupils under the Mayor of London's scheme; £3.00 per day for Nursery pupils, paid via Schoolcomms.
• School Journeys Programme Curriculum-linked residential and day trips for Hotham pupils including the Year 4 overnight on the Golden Hinde historic ship, the Year 5 outdoor activity centre (canoeing, rock climbing, archery, zip wire), and Year 6 extended trips to the Isle of Wight or France. Swimming lessons for Years 3–6 take place weekly at Putney Leisure Centre for two terms.
• SEND Support Services Special Educational Needs support for Hotham pupils, coordinated by the SENCO and delivered through a Wellbeing Team, Speech and Language TA, play therapist, sensory room, ELSA-trained staff, and external Educational Psychologist support. Contactable via [email protected].
• Hotham School Fund (Registered Charity) Registered charity (Charity Commission no. 1213653) that oversees Hotham Primary School's fundraising activities (including the Arts Annexe Appeal) and distributes School Fund donations to support the school's day-to-day running and larger capital projects. Overseen by trustees and school governors, audited yearly by the local authority.

Named customers2 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Integration19 records

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Mayor of LondoncoreOthersFunded free daily school meals for all pupils in Reception to Year 6 through the Mayor's scheme.
• ISEB (Independent Schools Examinations Board)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHotham is a registered ISEB Common Pre-tests Invigilation Centre. The Deputy Head administers the centre, and both Headteacher and Deputy Head are authorized invigilators. The school offers testing for children from other schools at £200 per applicant.
• Harrison CateringcoreOthersExternal catering company that freshly prepares school meals daily. Handles food allergies and intolerances with supporting documentation from GP/dietician/paediatrician.
• Education Wellbeing Service (NHS)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNHS team of Mental Health and Wellbeing professionals who work closely with staff and families, offering workshops, webinars, coffee mornings, signposting, and 1:1 parent support.
• Putney Leisure CentreminorOthersPupils in Years 3, 4, 5, and 6 receive two terms' worth of weekly swimming lessons at Putney Leisure Centre.
• Golden HindeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHistoric ship in central London where Year 4 children spend one night, linked to their History learning.
• Local Activity Centre (Y5)minorOthersLocal activity centre where Year 5 pupils spend a couple of nights participating in outdoor challenges including canoeing, rock climbing, archery, and zip wire.
• PTFA (Friends of Hotham)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerParent Teacher and Friends Association that organizes events, social gatherings, and fundraising activities. All pupils, parents, and staff are automatically members.
• Easy FundraisingminorGTM or Marketing PartnerOnline shopping donation scheme where retailers donate a percentage of purchases to the school. Includes Amazon, John Lewis, Aviva, thetrainline, and Sainsbury's.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Belleville Primary School: State primary school in Wandsworth serving a similar Nursery-to-Year-6 cohort. Directly comparable as a neighbouring London borough primary competing for the same parental pool under the same Ofsted framework.
• Hillbrook Primary School: Wandsworth state primary school with similar age range and admissions process. Closely comparable as a same-borough primary offering standard UK national curriculum with enrichment.
• Honeywell Junior School: Wandsworth state primary judged Outstanding by Ofsted. Directly comparable as a high-performing local primary competing in the same catchment and operating under the same funding model.
• Brandlehow Primary School: Putney-based state primary within the immediate Hotham catchment. Closely comparable as a local competing primary competing for the same Wandsworth Council admissions pool.
• Granard Primary School: Wandsworth state primary serving Nursery through Year 6. Comparable as a same-borough state primary with similar cohort structure and dependence on per-pupil funding.
• Ronald Ross Primary School: Wandsworth state primary school in the same local authority. Directly comparable as a borough peer offering the same National Curriculum with similar wraparound and community services.

Broad incumbents

• Harris Federation: Large London-based multi-academy trust operating many primary and secondary academies. Comparable as a broader education operator running primary schools at scale across London, competing for pupils, staff, and capital in overlapping geographies.
• Ark Schools: UK multi-academy trust running a portfolio of primary and secondary academies. Comparable as a scaled incumbent operating state-funded schools under the same funding regime with centralised curriculum and operations.
• Oasis Community Learning: National multi-academy trust operating primary and secondary academies across England. Comparable as a broader education provider operating state-funded schools with shared services and centralised governance.

Others

• Putney High School: Independent (fee-paying) school in Putney serving similar primary-age cohorts and competing in the same local education market. Comparable as a geographically adjacent school serving the same families, though via a different funding model (fees vs government grant).

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Instagraminstagram.com/hothamschool

Compliance3 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

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