We all Matter - We all Belong
Welcome to Knowle West Nursery School
As one of the twelve local authority-maintained nursery schools in Bristol, we take pride in offering high-quality early years education within a beautiful and stimulating learning space.
At Knowle West Nursery School, we believe that every child matters and belongs. This core value is woven into the fabric of our inclusive culture, ensuring that each child is cherished, supported, and provided with the opportunities to flourish and achieve success.
Led by our Headteacher, Jenny McDonald, with over 13 years of commitment to the school, we continue to foster a family-centred ethos that prioritizes the well-being and happiness of every child.
We invite you to explore our website to learn more about our vibrant learning community. We eagerly anticipate welcoming you and your child to the Knowle West Nursery School family.
Are you looking for a Nursery place?
We have 2, 3 and 4 year old places available. Please get in touch and come and visit our wonderful learning environment.
Please contact us by phone (0117 9030214) or use the Register Your Interest button below, if you could
like to book a tour, or receive further information about Knowle West Nursery School.
TISUK Award Winning School
Parent/Carer
My daughter really has enjoyed coming into nursery. The staff here are lovely and the morning welcome as you come through the door is always nice. Staff are really helpful and good at giving feedback at the end of the day. My daughter enjoys coming to nursery everyday as there are always fun activities to do on the tables and enjoys the big garden.
Parent/Carer
Thank you will never be enough for what you do. This is such a special place with amazing people who work so hard for the families and children. We love Knowle West Nursery School!
Latest News
News from the Ladybird Room – July 2025
Exploring, Imagining, and Creating in the Ladybird Room The children in the Ladybird Room have been busy exploring their creativity and problem-solving skills through a variety of engaging activities. A simple cardboard box became the centre of imaginative play as the...
Friday Message – 27th June 2025 – Our New Logo
We're thrilled to unveil the stunning new logo for Knowle West Nursery School, created in partnership with our design team at Chaos Created, who developed our new website last year. A Symbol of Our Values Our new logo perfectly captures what makes our nursery school...
News from the Hedgehog Room – June 2025
Creative Collaboration in the Hedgehog Room The children in the Hedgehog Room have been immersed in a vibrant and collaborative art project. Working together on a large piece of card, they explored a variety of painting techniques and tools, sharing ideas and...
June 2025 Newsletter (Term 6)
We are all enjoying the final summer term together. The sunshine always means lots of fun playing outside in the garden. Thank you for helping us to keep everyone safe outdoors, wearing appropriate clothing, hats and using sun cream. Transition to School All children...
News from the Bumblebee Room – June 2025
Exploring, Caring, and Creating in the Bumblebee Room The children in the Bumblebee Room have been making the most of the warm weather with a range of exciting and enriching activities. Recently, they’ve been exploring colour and creativity through ice and paint,...
News from the Fox Room – June 2025
Exploring Nature, Stories, and Creativity in Fox Room Children in Fox Room have been fully immersed in a variety of exciting and enriching activities this week, embracing the outdoors and developing key skills through play and exploration. With the recent rainy...
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Headteacher's Welcome
It is a privilege to be the Headteacher of such a wonderful school, and I am proud to have been here for over 13 years as a room teacher, Deputy Headteacher, and SENCO. I am passionate about continuing our work for the Knowle West community, and I am joined by a dedicated and highly qualified staff team committed to giving children the best start in life to learn, grow, be heard, and be happy.
Our Vision and Values
Knowle West Nursery School is dedicated to fostering a nurturing and inclusive community where every child and family feels a sense of belonging and value. The school’s vision emphasises providing children with the best possible start in life, bridging the gap of disadvantage, and instilling skills, dispositions, and attitudes necessary for confident lifelong learning. Central to our ethos is the creation of a psychologically safe environment where respect, connection, kindness, safety, and authenticity are the guiding values, ensuring that everyone is heard, understood, and genuinely cared for.
Learning and Curriculum
Knowle West Nursery School offers a vibrant and nurturing environment where young children thrive through active engagement with the world around them. Following the Early Years Foundation Stage, KWNS emphasizes the Prime Areas of learning: Personal, Social and Emotional Development, Physical Development, and Communication and Language. These foundational areas foster a positive self-image, social collaboration, emotional understanding, physical activity, and communication skills.
Latest From the Rooms
News from the Ladybird Room – July 2025
Exploring, Imagining, and Creating in the Ladybird Room The children in the Ladybird Room have been busy exploring their creativity and problem-solving skills through a variety of engaging activities. A simple cardboard box became the centre of imaginative play as the...
News from the Hedgehog Room – June 2025
Creative Collaboration in the Hedgehog Room The children in the Hedgehog Room have been immersed in a vibrant and collaborative art project. Working together on a large piece of card, they explored a variety of painting techniques and tools, sharing ideas and...
News from the Bumblebee Room – June 2025
Exploring, Caring, and Creating in the Bumblebee Room The children in the Bumblebee Room have been making the most of the warm weather with a range of exciting and enriching activities. Recently, they’ve been exploring colour and creativity through ice and paint,...
News from the Fox Room – June 2025
Exploring Nature, Stories, and Creativity in Fox Room Children in Fox Room have been fully immersed in a variety of exciting and enriching activities this week, embracing the outdoors and developing key skills through play and exploration. With the recent rainy...
News from the Bumblebee Room – February 2025
The children from Bumblebee Room have been building on new and existing friendships by joining in all the exciting activities with their friends. Interacting with friends allows young children to express themselves in ways they may not with adults. Through play and...
News from the Ladybird Room – February 2025
The children from Ladybird room have been having fun getting stuck into messy play lately. Shaving foam is such an amazing and fun thing to play with. It's squashy and soft and can be used in mixing, painting, squeezing and spreading. Reading our favourite books...
News from the Squirrel Room – February 2025
Our new Squirrel Room has been busy having visits from some children ready for their move into Squirrel Room after half term, they have been exploring the wonderful outside space and creating new friendships with the peers and key workers. The Squirrel room will be...
News from the Fox Room – February 2025
The children in Fox Room have been enjoying getting messy! Whether it's mark making with different colours of paint, creating wonderful pictures or making different coloured shaving foam by mixing in coloured paint to create a squishy, sensory, colourful mixture. The...
News from the Hedgehog Room – February 2025
The children in the Hedgehog Room have been feeling super adventurous and have been exploring a wide variety of activities. The rainy weather hasn't stopped the Hedgehogs from playing out in the garden, dressed in their waterproofs, the children have been collecting...
News from the Hedgehog Room – January 2025
Hedgehog room has had great fun exploring the frosty garden, it may be cold but that doesn't stop the children from enjoying their time outside. Stepping on crunchy frost makes a great noise under our feet. We also noticed some ice on the pond! When not in the garden,...
