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West Town Lane Academy
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West Town Lane Academy
- Primary
- Bristol BS4 5DT
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| Overall effectiveness at previous inspection | Good |
| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Good |
| Personal development, behaviour and welfare | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
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Foundational Skills: The teaching of mathematics and reading is strong in most year groups.
Success of the Curriculum: The curriculum is broad and balanced but requires further development to encourage deeper skills in reading, writing, and mathematics.
Areas Needing Improvement: Pupils in Year 4 are not challenged as well as in other year groups.
Performance in Maths & Reading: All groups of pupils learn well and make good progress in reading, writing and mathematics.
Support for Falling Behind: Teachers provide very effective additional support and challenge within and outside lessons.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils enjoy coming to school, they are well behaved, feel safe, and show care and consideration to others.
Support for SEND Pupils: The SENCo ensures that funding is precisely allocated and the right support goes into place, helping these pupils make good progress.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Pupils say that bullying is rare. They have confidence in staff to sort out any issues quickly.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: The school has established excellent relationships with the local community and promotes pupils' welfare effectively.
Parent Feedback: The great majority of parents and carers hold the school in the highest esteem.
Parental Involvement: Communication with parents is effective and parents contribute well to the assessment of their child鈥檚 progress.
Extracurricular Activities: The range of after-school sports clubs has been extended and participation in sporting activities has sharply increased.
Teacher Engagement: Staff's strong subject knowledge is used to design engaging and exciting lessons.
Impact on Student Progress: Teachers鈥� assessments are used to plan work that builds on what pupils already know.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Leaders make detailed checks on the progress that pupils make and provide effective guidance and support.
Teaching Staff Challenges: There are variations in the level of challenge that pupils receive across classes, especially in Year 4.
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West Town Lane Academy is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Bristol, South West.
It has 645 students from age 3-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 22 : 1.
At this school, 57% of pupils achieved higher standard in reading, writing & maths at key stage 2.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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We at WTLA think that learning is an adventure. We think that giving kids the chance to gain important knowledge and skills through a broad and well-rounded curriculum is important. With a focus on rigorous academic standards and individual development, we are committed to provide a lively and exciting atmosphere. Knowing our students well and comprehending their needs and strengths is the foundation of our vision. We help students along the way by imparting virtues like respect, tenacity, and excellence. We educate kids about respecting people's rights all over the world because we are a "Rights Respecting School." Our vision for the children at West Town Lane is based on four key ideals.
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| Phase of Education | Primary | Primary | Primary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| 夜来香研究所 grade |
C+
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A-
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B-
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 3-11 | 4-11 | 4-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 22.8 | 15.1 | 16.5 |
| Proficient Math | 104 | 104 | 96 |
| Proficient Read | 104 | 103 | 96 |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - | - |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Primary Exam Result
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 104 | 95 | 97 |
| Reading | 104 | 96 | 98 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 57% | 50.67% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 6% | 4.71% | 7.42% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | -1 | Below Average |
| Writing | -1 | Below Average |
| Maths | -0.6 | Below Average |
Exam Result Not Published
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results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 105 3 | 91 | 96 |
| Reading | 105 2 | 92 | 95 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 70% 14 | 56.04% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 4% 4 | 8.44% | 9.72% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | -0.2 | Average |
| Writing | 0.1 | Average |
| Maths | -0.6 | Below Average |
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 102 2 | 87 | 94 |
| Reading | 103 | 87 | 95 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 56% 6 | 53.93% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 8% 2 | 8.38% | 9.16% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | -0.6 | Below Average |
| Writing | 1.3 | Above Average |
| Maths | -0.8 | Below Average |
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 104 | 88 | 93 |
| Reading | 103 | 87 | 93 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 62% | 53.56% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 10% | 8.33% | 8.19% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | 0.3 | Average |
| Writing | 1.6 | Above Average |
| Maths | 1.0 | Above Average |
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Holidays & terms
Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 23rd Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 22nd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
22 : 1
Student teacher ratio at West Town Lane Academy
Local authority ratio 18 : 1