The short version
Below-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2019).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 56% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2019
- The school is at capacity (97% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
56%
-6.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
2%
-6.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-3.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
-3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 10 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
10% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 22 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 51 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 641
- Capacity
- 97%
- FSM
- 18.6%
Governance
- Local authority
- Bristol, City of
- Trust
- WEST TOWN LANE ACADEMY
- Head
- Mr Adrian Robbins (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Good
February 2019 | Full Inspection
Short inspection
February 2018 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
June 2014 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
February 2013 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Academy conversion letter
February 2012 | Academy Conversion Letter
Location
West Town Lane, Brislington, Bristol, BS4 5DT
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmOasis Academy John Williams
Secondary · 1.1km away
Holymead Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Brislington Enterprise College
Secondary · 1.2km away
Oasis Academy Brislington
Secondary · 1.2km away
New Oak Primary
Primary · 1.2km away
Oasis Academy New Oak
Primary · 1.2km away
Oasis Academy Daventry Road
Secondary · 1.2km away
Knowle Park Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
Questions parents ask
What is West Town Lane Academy's Ofsted rating?
West Town Lane Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in December 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend West Town Lane Academy?
West Town Lane Academy currently has 641 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does West Town Lane Academy take?
West Town Lane Academy caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is West Town Lane Academy?
West Town Lane Academy is in Bristol, BS4 5DT, in the Bristol, City of local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
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