Clifton College vs Hotwells Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South West, England, 1.2 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Clifton College
Bristol · Independent all-through · Ages 3–19
1,204 students
Hotwells Primary School
Bristol · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
114 students
| Measure | Clifton College Bristol, South West | Hotwells Primary School Bristol, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 21 Lower 50% | 77 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #349 of 402 | #266 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #3454 of 4,090 | #2633 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Independent | Academy |
| Type | All-through | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–19 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 1,204 | 114 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,204 | 114 |
| Free school meals | – | 31.6% |
| Capacity filled | 89.2% | 54.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 85% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 15% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 25.2 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 0% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 0% | – |
| EBacc average points | 2.32 | – |
| A level points per entry | 42.1 | – |
| town | Bristol | Bristol |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.cliftoncollege.com | www.hotwellsprimaryschool.org |
The verdict
- •Hotwells Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (77.1 vs 21.1).
- •Clifton College is the larger school with 1,204 students compared with 114.
- •Clifton College is a independent school while Hotwells Primary School is a academy school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Clifton College better than Hotwells Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Hotwells Primary School ranks higher (77.1 vs 21.1 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Clifton College and Hotwells Primary School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Bristol and Bristol in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Clifton College: 1,204. Hotwells Primary School: 114. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Clifton College and Hotwells Primary School rank in South West?
Clifton College is 349th of 402 and Hotwells Primary School is 266th of 1,695 among all-through schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).