West Town Lane Academy is a mainstream primary school in Bristol, Bristol, City of, for children aged 3 to 11. In January 2026, 80 of its 634 pupils (12.6%) were getting SEN support and 19 (3%) had an EHC plan.
- Ages 3–11
- 634 pupils
- Ofsted: Good
Special educational needs here
From the school census, January 2026. Compared with state primary schools across England and in Bristol, City of.
12.6% get SEN support
80 of 634 pupils. Help in school without an EHC plan.
About the same as the England average.
3% have an EHC plan
19 of 634 pupils. A legal plan from the council, for children who need more help.
Lower than the England average.
Most common needs
- Social, emotional and mental health20
- Autism15
- Speech, language and communication15
- Specific learning difficulty, such as dyslexia11
- Hearing impairment5
Pupils by their main need, on SEN support or with an EHC plan. Needs with fewer than 5 pupils aren’t shown.
Figures show how many children the school supports, not how well. To see how it would support your child, talk to the SENCO and read its SEN information report on the school’s website.
School details
- Type
- Mainstream primary school
- Run as
- Academy
- Ages
- 3 to 11
- Boys and girls
- Boys and girls
- Pupils
- 634 (places for 660)
- Headteacher
- Mr Adrian Robbins
- Part of
- West Town Lane Academy
- Free school meals
- 16.2% of pupils eligible
- Council
- Bristol, City of
- School reference (URN)
- 137762
How SEN support works
4 steps, from a first chat to an EHC plan
- Talk to the class teacher and the SENCO
If you’re worried about your child, ask for a meeting. Every school has a SENCO (special educational needs co-ordinator). Your child doesn’t need a diagnosis to get help.
- SEN support
The school should work out what your child needs, agree a plan with you, put it in place and review it together, usually each term. This is called SEN support.
- An EHC needs assessment
If your child needs more help than the school can usually give, you or the school can ask Bristol, City of council for an EHC needs assessment. It can lead to an Education, Health and Care (EHC) plan, which the council must make sure is delivered.
- Free, independent advice
Your local SENDIASS can help at any stage, and can come to meetings with the school with you.
Questions to ask the SENCO
10 questions to tick off as you go
Ticks stay on this device, so you can use them at the meeting.
Ofsted
Rated Good, February 2019; standards maintained (December 2024)
Rated Good at its last graded inspection, in February 2019. That was some time ago, so read the latest report for the full picture.
- Leadership and managementGood
- Early yearsGood
- SafeguardingEffective
Since then: Standards maintained (ungraded inspection, December 2024).
Contact and getting there
West Town Lane, Brislington, Bristol, BS4 5DT
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Directions: Walk Public transport Drive
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Nearby
Specialist schools and SEN units
- Oasis Academy New Oak Mainstream + base · Ages 4–11 · Ofsted: Good 0.7 miles
- Oasis Academy Brislington Mainstream + base · Ages 11–16 · Ofsted report card (2026) 0.8 miles
- Avonside School Independent · Ages 13–19 0.9 miles
- MIAG (Meeting Individual Aspirations & Goals) Independent · Ages 7–16 1.0 mile
Other mainstream schools
- Oasis Academy John Williams Secondary · Ages 11–16 · SEN support 15.3%, EHC plans 5.4% 0.6 miles
- Holymead Primary School Primary · Ages 4–11 · SEN support 9.6%, EHC plans 4.5% 0.7 miles
- St Bernadette Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School Primary · Ages 3–11 · SEN support 16.4%, EHC plans 0.7% 0.8 miles
All mainstream schools in Bristol, City of SEND schools in Bristol, City of
Questions about West Town Lane Academy
How many pupils at West Town Lane Academy have special educational needs?
In the January 2026 school census, 80 of the 634 pupils (12.6%) were getting SEN support and 19 (3%) had an EHC plan. Across England’s state primary schools it is 15.4% and 4.1%.
What are the most common needs at West Town Lane Academy?
Counting pupils on SEN support and with an EHC plan, the most common main needs are social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs (20 pupils), autism (15 pupils) and speech, language and communication needs (15 pupils).
Who do I talk to about my child’s needs at West Town Lane Academy?
The SENCO (special educational needs co-ordinator). Every school has one, and every school must publish an SEN information report on its website explaining how it supports pupils with SEND.
How do I apply for a place at West Town Lane Academy?
Through Bristol, City of council’s school admissions, in the normal application round or during the year. If your child has an EHC plan, you don’t apply this way: you ask for the school to be named in the plan instead.
Can my child with an EHC plan go to West Town Lane Academy?
You can ask for West Town Lane Academy to be named in your child’s EHC plan. The council must consult the school and name it, unless it would be unsuitable for your child’s age, ability or needs, or would affect other children’s education or the efficient use of resources.
Does West Town Lane Academy have an SEN unit or resourced provision?
Not according to the Department for Education’s register of schools. The nearest mainstream school with one is Oasis Academy New Oak, about 0.7 miles away.
Where is West Town Lane Academy?
West Town Lane, Brislington, Bristol, BS4 5DT, in Bristol, City of.
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