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 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...
Friday Message – 14th February 2025
Dates for the Diary Friends Group Thursday 6th March (back after Half Term)Wednesday 12th March with DebbieThursday 20th March with Helen Term three finishes on Friday 14th FebruaryTerm Four starts on Monday 24th FebruaryInset Day on Wednesday 26th February - School...
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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 and Hedgehog Rooms – October 2024
Welcome to Term 1 at Knowle West Nursery School. We have been busy welcoming new families into our Knowle West Nursery family and settling in all the children into their new rooms. We are all enjoying exploring our new environments and making new friends. We are...
More News from the Fox and Hedgehog Rooms – July 2024
Creating Art The children love getting arty. Being able to freely create any type of art is such a great activity for them. Whether it's painting with a variety of painting tools, getting messy with papier-mâché and balloons or glueing pom-poms and beads to make...
More News from the Ladybird and Bumblebee Rooms – July 2024
Outside in the Rainy Garden Even if the weather outside is wet and rainy the children from Ladybirds and Bumblebees still enjoy playing outside. Wrapped up warm in their raincoats, waterproof trousers and welly boots the children had fun splashing around in the bubble...
News from the Fox and Hedgehogs Rooms – July 2024
Strawberries! The strawberries in the garden were ready to be picked! So, the children grabbed a bowl and picked all the ones that looked juicy and delicious. The children then gave them a good wash and ate them up! They were really tasty! It was so great that the...
News from the Ladybirds and Bumblebees Rooms – July 2024
Making Pizzas! The children love to bake their own snacks, and they had an exciting time making their own pizzas. We used shaped cutters, such as stars, flowers, and hearts for the base of our pizzas, and then spread some delicious tomato sauce on top and finished it...
News from the Fox and Hedgehogs Rooms – June 2024
Bill the Music Man Bill the Music Man came to see us on Friday the 21st of June to sing songs and play instruments. We plucked the strings on guitars, banged on drums, tapped, and shook tambourines and enjoyed singing along to some of our favourite songs together....
More News from the Ladybirds and Bumblebees Rooms – June 2024
Keeping Cool It has been rather hot lately, so we have done our best to keep cool while playing outside in the garden! The children have made dens using blankets and throws to create a lovely shady spot to sit and read their favourite books. Another great way the...
News from the Ladybird Room – June 2024
Making Splodge Cakes We've been making some splodge cakes! They are made from rice crispies and to make them sticky and splodgy, we added some honey and then some tasty banana! The cakes were really delicious! And great fun to make to! The mixture kept sticking to our...
News from the Fox Room – June 2024
Fox's Trike School The children in Fox room have been learning how to safely ride their trikes and scooters. Making sure to slow down for the corners on our wobbly chalk road, and making sure they are steered carefully using the handlebars being careful not to bump...
News from the Ladybird and Bumblebee Room – June 2024
Playing In The Garden Together The children from the Ladybird Room and the Bumblebee Room have been spending a lot of time playing outside together recently. Being able to interact and socialise with friends from the other rooms is such a lovely thing to be able to...
