SchoolScoresWest Town Lane Academy
Academy · Primary, ages 3 to 11 · Mixed · Nursery class
Part of WEST TOWN LANE ACADEMY
West Town Lane, Brislington, Bristol, BS4 5DT
0117 377 2295 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 26 February 2019.
This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Since then, a shorter ungraded inspection on 4 December 2024: Ofsted found the school had maintained its standards.
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
153 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025.
Bristol comparisons use the 108 of its 220 state primary schools with comparable results. The other 112 have no published Parent View results (Ofsted only publishes a survey once at least 10 parents answer) or used Ofsted's newer questions, which we don't compare with the older ones.
| Statement | This school | Bristol | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school Joint 61st highest of 108 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Bristol. Higher than 31% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 92% | 93% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school Joint 89th highest of 108 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Bristol. Higher than 10% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 84% | 93% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved Joint 77th highest of 108 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Bristol. Higher than 19% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 80% | 87% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 53 parents whose child had been bullied Joint 82nd highest of 94 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Bristol. Higher than 11% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 36% | 54% | 51% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 115 parents who had raised a concern Joint 80th highest of 104 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Bristol. Higher than 16% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 68% | 80% | 76% |
| My child with SEND gets the support they needOf 25 parents of children with SEND Joint 27th highest of 38 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Bristol. Higher than 25% of 2,087 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 60% | 71% | 68% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent Joint 74th highest of 108 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Bristol. Higher than 23% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 82%said yes | 88% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families (Ofsted puts the response rate at 24%). Figures are the share who agree or strongly agree. England figures are all parents answering the same questions over the same period, for state-funded schools. Bristol figures pool parents at the Bristol schools compared, from each school's latest survey, so survey dates differ between schools. The scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) agreement, and the dot marks this school among state schools of the same phase that used the same survey questions. The third it falls in is coloured: green for the top third, amber the middle, red the bottom. This survey used Ofsted's previous Parent View questions, which changed in November 2025. Source: Ofsted Parent View management information.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
86 pupils in this year group.
56% — 3 points below the Bristol, City of average, and 6 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Bristol, City of | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 56% | 59% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 2% | 6% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 69% | 73% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 73% | 68% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 69% | 72% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 103 | 105 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 102 | 104 | 105 |
Source: DfE key stage 2 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in Bristol, City of. The national closing date for primary applications is 15 January, and offers are sent on 16 April.
How hard is it to get in?
For the September 2026 intake there were about one first-choice application for every place.
| Places offered | 75 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 74 |
| Of those, offered a place | 74 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 168 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 0.9 · 2025: 1.0 · 2026: 1.0
This isn't your chance of getting a place. That depends on the school's admissions rules (for example siblings, distance or faith) and where you live. Source: DfE applications and offers, September 2026 intake.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Bristol, City of | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 97th highest of 220 state primary schools in Bristol. Higher than 43% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 18.7% | 28.6%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 213th highest of 220 state primary schools in Bristol. Higher than 6% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 0.6% | 2.9%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 122nd highest of 220 state primary schools in Bristol. Higher than 41% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 13.1% | 16.1%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 129th highest of 220 state primary schools in Bristol. Higher than 50% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 9.8% | 24.5%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 112th lowest of 220 state primary schools in Bristol. Lower than 43% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 5.2% | 5.9%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 91st lowest of 220 state primary schools in Bristol. Lower than 56% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 10.7% | 15.9%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 111th lowest of 220 state primary schools in Bristol. Lower than 47% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 1.2 | 2.7 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 61st lowest of 220 state primary schools in Bristol. Lower than 64% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.03% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher Joint 64th highest of 220 state primary schools in Bristol. Higher than 68% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 22.1 | 20.4 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) Joint 133rd highest of 220 state primary schools in Bristol. Higher than 55% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 11.0 | 10.8 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 185th highest of 212 state primary schools in Bristol. Higher than 20% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 4.1% | 17.5%* | 14.4%* |
Comparisons are with primary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.
Nearby primary schools
- Holymead Primary School 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2014), confirmed 2023 · 55% met expected standard (KS2)
- Oasis Academy New Oak 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 71% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Bernadette Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2013), confirmed 2023 · 47% met expected standard (KS2)
- Knowle Park Primary School 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2015), confirmed 2024 · 65% met expected standard (KS2)
- E-ACT Ilminster Avenue Academy 0.9 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 38% met expected standard (KS2)
- Woodlands Academy 1.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 65% met expected standard (KS2)
- E-ACT Perry Court Academy 1.0 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 7 strong · 80% met expected standard (KS2)
- Hillcrest Primary School 1.1 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 7 expected · 55% met expected standard (KS2)
- Broomhill Junior School 1.1 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 6 expected · 49% met expected standard (KS2)
- Waycroft Academy 1.1 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024) · 48% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is West Town Lane Academy's Ofsted rating?
West Town Lane Academy was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 26 February 2019. At a shorter ungraded inspection in 4 December 2024, Ofsted found the school had maintained its standards.
How did West Town Lane Academy do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 56% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 6 points below the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend West Town Lane Academy?
82% of the 153 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025 said they would recommend West Town Lane Academy to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is West Town Lane Academy oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 74 families put West Town Lane Academy as their first choice for 75 places: about one first-choice application for every place. 74 of those families were offered a place. Whether you get a place depends on the school's admissions rules and where you live.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 137762.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 3 September 2024 to 1 September 2025.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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