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Knowle West Early Years Centre

Bristol, City of, BS4 1NNNurseryAges 2–4MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Apr 2023
KS2 Results
No data
Competition
N/A
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Ranking
Not ranked

About Knowle West Early Years Centre

Knowle West Early Years Centre is a state nursery in Bristol for children aged two to four, and its most recent Ofsted inspection in 2023 rated it Good overall. That puts it in the majority of nurseries in the local authority, where only three out of twelve similar settings hold an Outstanding rating. What stands out here is that the school earned Outstanding grades in two specific areas: personal development, and behaviour and attitudes. These are the kind of metrics that matter enormously for very young children, and they suggest a setting that is particularly strong on emotional and social growth. The headteacher, Jenny McDonald, leads a school with 148 pupils, and 13.3 per cent of them are eligible for free school meals, which is a useful indicator of the catchment’s mix. Compared with its previous inspection in 2012, which was also Good, the school has maintained its overall rating while sharpening its performance in those softer but crucial developmental categories.

Key Details

School TypeNursery (State)
Age Range2 to 4 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressLeinster Avenue, Bristol, Bristol, City of, BS4 1NN
HeadteacherJenny McDonald
Local AuthorityBristol, City of
Number of Pupils148
Free School Meals (FSM)13.3%
Nursery ClassesYes

Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

19 Apr 2023
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Outstanding
Personal Development
Outstanding
Leadership & Management
Good

Source: Ofsted, 14 Jun 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

5
Forest SchoolDining HallSensory RoomLibraryChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

6

Sports

GymnasticsSwimmingDance

Clubs & Activities

Art ClubGardeningBook Club

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

AutismMental HealthSpeech & LanguagePhysicalMulti-Sensory

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Knowle West Early Years Centre

Knowle West Early Years Centre has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.