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West Town Lane Academy (WTLA) is a standalone three form entry Primary Academy for children aged 3 -11, rated Good by Ofsted in 2019. We are based in Brislington, South Bristol with good transport links, being only 5 minutes from the A4174 ring road.

We are extremely proud of our achievements at WTLA, which is testament to the hard work of our talented and dedicated staff, wonderful children and supportive parents / carers.

  Welcome to West Town Lane Academy. We are a 480 place Primary School taking children from the ages of 4 to 11 years "where learning is an adventure." We will expand to a 510 place Academy in September 2013, providing additional places for local families. Our school prides itself on the opportunities it offers children, providing a rich and broad curriculum. We ensure that in addition to the statutory curriculum, we offer enrichment activities, theme days, extra-curricular activities and residential experiences for children that provide an 'all round' education. We are very proud of our 'Rights Respecting School' status, and are keen to ensure that children leave our school knowing their responsibilities towards others.

The school aims for high standards and expects excellent behaviour at all times and in all aspects of school life. We hope you will support this, sending your child to school in correct uniform each day and ensuring good communication between us. West Town Lane Academy is strongly committed to protecting and safeguarding children, and expects all staff, parents and volunteers to embrace this commitment.

We are proud of our school and our pupils’ achievements. Our 2022 outcomes are strong and continued a consistent trend of success. We pride ourselves on the warmth of our school community, the richness of our educational offer and the very high quality of the staff who work here. 

The school is situated in Brislington, Bristol. It first opened its doors in 1956; the site then housed an Infant and Junior school. The schools amalgamated in 2006 and became West Town Lane Primary. Then, in 2012, became one of the region’s first Standalone Academies. We see ourselves as a community school in nature and we always work closely with other local schools and the Local Authority.

Bristol is a city with a vibrant culture – it often wins awards as the best city in the UK. The grand old buildings, proud maritime history, and independent shops make Bristol unique when compared to other big cities in the country. It’s close to the countryside and to the sea, offering opportunities for fun throughout the year. From the world’s most famous graffiti art to Britain’s most prominent engineering feats, Bristol is a fascinating city in England's West Country region.

West Town Lane is a 3 – 11 three form entry primary school. We have a 30 place Nursery and a 630-place primary.

Test results are above national averages and show good progress. .

Apart from the main classroom areas, there are a wide range of purpose-built facilities, including the Nursery, Discovery and Aspire buildings. We also have a Multi Usage Sports Area (MUGA), a large field containing football pitches, an adventure playground, Pirate ship and Forest Schools Area.

We can offer:

- a school with high expectations that seeks to get the best out of everyone;

- pupils who are incredibly enthusiastic, friendly and motivated to learn;

- a talented and well-motivated staff;

- happy, well-behaved, confident and hardworking young people;

- a fantastic community of parents/carers, staff and governors who are all committed to school improvement

It is the people that make a successful and happy school community – staff, students, parents and governors. The School wants staff to feel valued, fulfilled, and supported. The teaching and support staff at West Town Lane are very committed to the school. There is a strong group of Phase and Subject Leaders. All staff have the opportunity to be involved in consultations through phase meetings and full staff meetings. Staff surveys are also conducted regularly to inform planning around CPD and well-being.

WTLA employs over 100 staff, including our own in-house IT technician, speech and language therapist and catering staff.

Our Values

We have five main values which underpin our vision for the children at West Town Lane.

• Respect – We respect each other’s rights. We treat others as we like to be treated.

• Adventure – Our learning journey will be engaging and motivating; it will develop curiosity about the world around us.

• Determination – We will try our best at everything we do.

• Achievement – We will strive to meet our full potential, both in our learning and our personal lives.

• Resilience – We demonstrate Growth Mindsets; we never give up!

We are proud of our curriculum, which is broad and balanced, inclusive, creative and challenging. It is designed to promote curiosity, enthusiasm and reflective thinking, producing independent lifelong learners who are 21st century global citizens.

In order to achieve these goals, we provide a stimulating and vibrant environment with a focus on high academic standards and personal growth. Children begin their learning journey by focusing on our locality. We then use this knowledge to help them understand the wider world. At every opportunity, the curriculum encourages children to follow lines of enquiry.

Pupils who attend WTLA leave as well-rounded individuals, having fulfilled their academic potential and having developed excellent social skills. Our curriculum is designed to achieve this, by ensuring continuity and progression throughout the children’s learning journey. Consequently, essential knowledge, skills and a rich vocabulary are embedded, in order for the children to make excellent progress. Learning has been tailored to suit the needs of our pupils by knowing our pupils well and understanding their needs and strengths.

Pupils at our school have access to incredible grounds and outdoor spaces, which are used to enhance their learning experience.

We are a ‘Gold – Rights Respecting School’ and teach children to respect individual’s rights all around the world.

Enrichment and Extra-Curricular provision

There is a wide range of curriculum enhancement opportunities offered to pupils at West Town Lane; these include a variety of sports, creative and expressive arts and outdoor education.

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