West Town Lane Academy

Contact details for the school

School Name: West Town Lane Academy
Address: West Town Lane, Brislington
Town/City: Bristol
Postcode: BS4 5DT
Telephone Number: 0117 377 2295
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 3-11)
Type: Academy converter
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2012
Trust: West Town Lane Academy

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mr Adrian Robbins
Capacity: 660
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 634 (51% boys & 49% girls)
Enrollment: 96% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 16.2%

Location and administration

URN: 137762
DfE Number: 801/3436
UKPRN: 10035999
UPRN: 338633
Region: South West (E12000009)
District: Bristol, City of (E06000023)
Constituency: Bristol East (E14001132)
Electoral Ward: Stockwood (E05010915)

Easting & Northing: 361415E, 169967N
Latitude & Longitude: 51° 25' 40.89" N 2° 33' 22.5" W
Plus Code: 9C3VCCHV+6F

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Associated schools

Predecessor school†

Governors

  • Judith Buckley - Trustee. Appointed on 11 July 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 10 July 2029.
  • Mr Eugen Catalin - Trustee. Appointed on 7 February 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 6 February 2028.
  • Mr Colin Clements - Trustee. Appointed on 11 July 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 10 July 2029.
  • Mr Joe Coyne - Trustee. Appointed on 12 July 2024 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 7 January 2026.
  • Marianne Croft - Member. Appointed on 24 June 2018 (Appointed by academy members).
  • Louisa Dixon - Chair of Trustees. Appointed on 13 July 2024 (Appointed by academy members). Term runs until 21 May 2026.
  • Mrs Louisa Dixon - Chair of Trustees. Appointed on 13 July 2024 (Appointed by academy members). Term runs until 13 May 2027.
  • Angela Driscoll - Trustee. Appointed on 29 September 2023 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 28 September 2027.
  • Mrs Fatima Hemming - Trustee. Appointed on 28 March 2025 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 28 March 2029.
  • Sarh McGahern - Member. Appointed on 4 July 2025 (Appointed by academy members).
  • Katy Nehammer - Trustee. Appointed on 12 July 2024 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 11 July 2028.
  • Neil Prosser - Trustee. Appointed on 7 June 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 6 June 2029.
  • Neil Prosser - Trustee. Appointed on 7 June 2022 (Appointed by academy members). Term runs until 6 June 2026.
  • Dan Rhodes - Trustee. Appointed on 29 September 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 31 August 2025.
  • Mr Adrian Robbins - Accounting Officer. Appointed on 24 February 2020.
  • Mr Adrian Robbins - Trustee. Appointed on 1 January 2016 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal). Term runs until 1 January 2029.
  • Mrs Carrie Spittlehouse - Chief Financial Officer. Appointed on 23 February 2021.
  • Alan Veale - Member. Appointed on 10 February 2023 (Appointed by academy members).
  • Mrs Ellie Whiddington - Trustee. Appointed on 2 June 2025 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 1 June 2029.