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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.

Latest News

Knowle West Health Park Community Fun Day

Knowle West Health Park Community Fun Day

On Tuesday the 29th of July, come on down to the Knowle West Health Park Community Fun Day, running from 11:00am to 3:00pm! For a fun filled day, including face painting, craft activities and circus fun with Circomedia. There's a free lunch from 12:30pm and drop-in...

Inns Court Summer Festival – July 2025

Inns Court Summer Festival – July 2025

Join in the fun at the Inns Court Summer Festival, running from Saturday the 19th of July up until Monday the 21st of July. There will be food, crafts activities, bouncy castles, games and circus skills. For more information visit the Boing Café or visit the Inns...

Celebrating the Launch of the Bristol Nursery Schools Website

Celebrating the Launch of the Bristol Nursery Schools Website

We're delighted to announce that Knowle West Nursery School is now part of a brand-new website celebrating Bristol's exceptional network of maintained nursery schools! As one of twelve local authority-maintained nursery schools in Bristol, we've always taken pride in...

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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 Fox Room – June 2025

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 Fox Room – February 2025

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

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...