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West Town Lane Academy
West Town Lane, Brislington, Bristol, BS4 5DT, Bristol, City of
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
33.8 / 100
Bottom 34%
Better than 34% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
641
Capacity
660
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
97%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and a strong parent satisfaction rate of 82%, this primary school provides a supportive environment for children aged 3-11. While the percentage of pupils achieving the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths is 56%, which places it in the top 72% nationally, only 2% reach the higher standard, indicating room for improvement in challenging students. Overall, it offers a solid educational foundation, though there may be opportunities to enhance academic outcomes further.
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Last inspected: 26 February 2019Older inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Good
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 56% | Bottom 28% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 2% | Bottom 21% UK |
Parent View (153 responses)
★★★★★3.9
School keeps me informed
93%
Good range of extra-curricular
92%
Good range of subjects
92%
My child is happy
92%
My child makes good progress
87%
My child feels safe
84%
Progress is communicated
84%
I'd recommend this school
82%
Behaviour is good
80%
School has high expectations
78%
School supports development
75%
School responds to concerns
51%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British78.3%
White Other7.2%
Mixed Other3.9%
Asian Pakistani2.5%
Mixed W+B Carib.2.0%
Asian Other1.7%
Black African1.1%
Mixed W+B African0.8%
Other0.8%
Mixed W+Asian0.5%
Asian Indian0.5%
Asian Bangladeshi0.3%
White Irish0.2%
Location
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51.42739, -2.55637 · BS4 5DT
School details
Local authorityBristol, City of
RegionSouth West
URN137762
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.wtl.academy
Frequently asked questions
What is West Town Lane Academy rated by Ofsted?
West Town Lane Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 26 February 2019.
Is West Town Lane Academy a good school?
West Town Lane Academy scores 33.8/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 34% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about West Town Lane Academy?
Based on 153 Ofsted Parent View responses, West Town Lane Academy receives a satisfaction score of 77% across all parent survey questions.
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