West Town Lane Academy

West Town Lane, Bristol, BS4 5DT

Summary

• School name: West Town Lane Academy
• Address: West Town Lane, Bristol, BS4 5DT
• School type: Academy, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Size: 634 pupils enrolled
• Website address: http://www.wtl.academy (opens in new tab)

About West Town Lane Academy

 West Town Lane Academy (WTLA) is a standalone three form entry Primary Academy for children aged 3 -11, rated Good by Ofsted in 2024. 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. 


 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. 

 About us
We are proud of our school and our pupils’ achievements. West Town Lane is successful, friendly and inclusive. 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 City 
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.   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. 


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


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. 


 
Staff
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 and catering staff.  


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

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


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


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


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


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  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. 

Safeguarding Statement: 


West Town Lane Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All staff and volunteers are expected to share this commitment and all appointments will be subject to appropriate vetting, including an enhanced DBS disclosure check.  We particularly welcome applications from underrepresented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion. 

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

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West Town Lane, Bristol, BS4 5DT

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