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Knowles Nursery School

Milton Keynes, MK2 2HBNurseryAges 2–5MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Jul 2022
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About Knowles Nursery School

Knowles Nursery School, a state nursery in Milton Keynes for children aged two to five, holds a Good rating from Ofsted following its most recent inspection in 2022. This represents a change from its previous graded inspection in 2013, when it was rated Outstanding overall, with leadership and management and early years provision both judged as outstanding. The 2022 visit was an ungraded inspection, meaning inspectors confirmed the school remains Good without issuing new graded judgements for individual categories. As a nursery, the school does not participate in standardised academic metrics like SATs or Progress 8, so the most informative measure of its quality is the Ofsted rating itself. Within the Milton Keynes local authority, Knowles is one of only two state nursery schools, and neither currently holds an Outstanding rating, placing Knowles among the top tier of early years provision in the area.

Key Details

School TypeNursery (State)
Age Range2 to 5 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressQueensway, Knowles Nursery School, Milton Keynes, Milton Keynes, MK2 2HB
HeadteacherNatalie Fowler
Local AuthorityMilton Keynes
Number of Pupils78
Nursery ClassesYes

Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

19 Jul 2022
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Leadership & Management
Good

Latest monitoring visit (19 Jul 2022): School remains Good

Source: Ofsted, 17 Jul 2013. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

6
LibraryForest SchoolGymnasiumArt StudiosSensory RoomChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

4

Sports

Swimming

Clubs & Activities

Eco ClubGardeningArt Club

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

SEND Support

AutismSpeech & Language

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

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:45 – 11:45

Source: knowlesnursery.co.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Knowles Nursery School

Knowles Nursery School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.