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.
We foster a family-centred ethos that prioritises 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
Hedgehog Room Term 4: Gardens, Building and Getting Busy with Our Hands
We have been loving our time together in the garden and watching the new season unfold. We worked together to clear the beds of weeds, apply mulch to the beds, sow pea seeds and plant potatoes. This has helped us learn how to work together, take ownership of our...
Fox Room Term 4: Stories, Shapes and Signs of Spring
This term, we have focused on two books: Full, Full, Full of Love and So Much! We have loved how these stories are about how much the children are loved in the family. The children love looking at books and sharing a book with an adult. Next term, we are going to tune...
Sensory Exploration in the Bumblebee Room
Children in the Bumblebee Room at Knowle West Nursery School have been deeply engaged in hands-on sensory play, using their fingers to explore a wide range of materials. Through these experiences, children have been talking together about colour, texture and smell,...
Ladybird Room Enjoying Spring and Growing Independence in Term 4
Children in the Ladybird Room at Knowle West Nursery School have had a busy and joyful Term 4, with lots of opportunities to build independence, relationships and curiosity about the world around them. A strong focus this term has been on developing self-care skills....
Squirrel Room Enjoys Exploring Food, Music and Sunshine
Children in Squirrel Room at Knowle West Nursery School have been enjoying a busy and joyful time exploring food, music and the outdoors together. Through hands-on experiences and shared moments, children have been building confidence, curiosity and friendships. As...
Support and Advice for Parents and Carers in Bristol
We would like to share a range of support, advice and local services available to parents and carers in and around Bristol. These organisations offer information, connection and practical support for families, including those with children who have special educational...
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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
Hedgehog Room Term 4: Gardens, Building and Getting Busy with Our Hands
We have been loving our time together in the garden and watching the new season unfold. We worked together to clear the beds of weeds, apply mulch to the beds, sow pea seeds and plant potatoes. This has helped us learn how to work together, take ownership of our...
Fox Room Term 4: Stories, Shapes and Signs of Spring
This term, we have focused on two books: Full, Full, Full of Love and So Much! We have loved how these stories are about how much the children are loved in the family. The children love looking at books and sharing a book with an adult. Next term, we are going to tune...
Sensory Exploration in the Bumblebee Room
Children in the Bumblebee Room at Knowle West Nursery School have been deeply engaged in hands-on sensory play, using their fingers to explore a wide range of materials. Through these experiences, children have been talking together about colour, texture and smell,...
Ladybird Room Enjoying Spring and Growing Independence in Term 4
Children in the Ladybird Room at Knowle West Nursery School have had a busy and joyful Term 4, with lots of opportunities to build independence, relationships and curiosity about the world around them. A strong focus this term has been on developing self-care skills....
Squirrel Room Enjoys Exploring Food, Music and Sunshine
Children in Squirrel Room at Knowle West Nursery School have been enjoying a busy and joyful time exploring food, music and the outdoors together. Through hands-on experiences and shared moments, children have been building confidence, curiosity and friendships. As...
Squishing, Mixing and Exploring: Ladybird Room Gets Sensory!
Children in Ladybird Room at Knowle West Nursery School have been having a wonderful time getting their hands into all sorts of brilliant sensory experiences! Inside, the children have been investigating rice, water and a wonderfully squidgy mix of foam and Weetabix,...
Goldilocks Comes to Bumblebee Room: Porridge, Chairs and Storytelling Fun
Bumblebee Room at Knowle West Nursery School has been having a wonderful time with the much-loved story of Goldilocks and the Three Bears, and the children have been throwing themselves into it with real enthusiasm! Using a story sack, the children have been retelling...
Knowle West Squirrel Room Explores Numbers and Role Play
Squirrel Room has been sequencing and organising numbers, developing early mathematical understanding by exploring number order and relationships whilst building foundations for counting and calculation. The children have been experimenting with role play, taking on...
Knowle West Nursery School Welcomes Children’s Kitchen
Klaudia and Kelly came this week from the Children's Kitchen to work with our children in Fox and Hedgehog rooms. The children prepared the food making a noodle dish, cutting and tasting the ingredients whilst developing practical cooking skills and exploring new...
Fox Room Celebrates Big Garden Birdwatch
This week has been the RSPB's Big Garden Birdwatch. We are so lucky to have our garden where the trees and shrubs are full of birds when the sun shines. We have read the story "A Busy Day for Birds" and the children have been really interested in the different kinds...
