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
Friday Message – 7th February 2025
Dates for the Diary Term three finishes on Friday 14th February Term Four starts on Monday 24th February Inset Day on Wednesday 26th February—School closed School Allocation Day—Wednesday 16th April Friends Group Dates Our weekly parent group offers an...
Friday Message – 31st January 2025
Dates for the Diary Term Three - Finishes on Friday 14th February 2025Term Four - Starts on Monday 4th April 2025Inset Day - Wednesday 26th February 2025 (School Closed)School Allocation Day - Wednesday 16th April Friends Group Dates Our weekly parent group offers an...
Our Friends Parent/Carer Group
Our 'Friends' group here at Knowle West Nursery School meet up on alternate Wednesdays and Thursdays at the setting at 9:00am. Our weekly parent group offers an opportunity for parents/carers from our school community to come together in a space where they feel...
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,...
News from the Fox Room – January 2025
The chilly weather has not stopped the children from Fox Room from exploring the garden. Wrapped up in hats and scarfs, the children have been noticing what changes the cold brings to the garden. The leaves from the trees have fallen and changed colour. Some of them...
News from the Ladybird and Bumblebee Rooms – January 2025
The children from Ladybird Room and the children from Bumblebee Room have had a wonderful time back at Knowle West Nursery School since returning from the Christmas break. Did you have a great Christmas break? All the children got stuck in with messy play, squeezing...
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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
More News from the Ladybird Room – May 2024
Growing our Own Plants A couple of weeks ago we planted some seeds and the have just started to sprout! We've grown them in plastic containers and some old cardboard tubes, the tubes were a great choice for the plants as the tubes kept the soil nice and damp, perfect...
More News from the Hedgehog Room – May 2024
Out in the Garden All the wonderful sunshine means even more time to explore the gardens and enjoy the incredible space we have here. As it has been rather hot, we have made sure to stay extra safe by playing in the shady bits of the garden. We are so lucky to have so...
More News from the Bumblebee Room – May 2024
Water Play All the wonderful sunshine means it's time for one of our most favourite activities. Water play! This time our dinosaur toys came outside with us to experience all the big splashes we like to make. The animal toys were also joined by a variety of other...
More News from the Fox Room – May 2024
Building with Cogs and Gears The cogs and gears in the Fox Room have been very popular recently. The children have enjoyed putting them together in lots of different and interesting way. Standing up tall in a tower shape or building them flat on the table. Each build...
News from the Bumblebee Room – May 2024
Sensory Play The children in Bumblebee Room have been getting hands on with a variety of amazing sensory themed activities. Flour is a great tool for sensory exploration, it starts off dry and dusty, when water is added it becomes sticky and gloopy. It is really fun...
News from the Fox Room – May 2024
Exploring Outside The children in Fox room have been enjoying exploring the garden recently. The sand pit is always a great place to play and chat with friends, get creative with building sand models, and play with the diggers and dumper trucks to! The diggers can...
News from the Ladybird Room – May 2024
Planting Seeds The children in Ladybird room have been busy planting climbing beans! The children explored the soil, seeds and pots during play and then were taught how to plant a seed. We have watered them and left them to germinate in the dark. Whilst our beans...
News from the Hedgehog Room – May 2024
Exploring Our Garden Our Hedgehogs absolutely love exploring their outside space, there is so much out in the garden that captures our imagination! The sand is always a class favourite. The Hedgehogs really enjoy building sandcastles from our selection of buckets. Or...
News from the Ladybird Room – April 2024
Large Scale Mark Making We love to doodle in the Ladybird room! Having a large sheet of paper on the floor gave us the chance to really practice our mark making skills. We drew all sorts of pictures, we drew smiley faces, around our hands and our friends' hands and...
News from the Bumblebee Room – April 2024
The Three Little Pigs Our Bumblebees have had so much fun playing The Three Little Pigs out in the sunshine. The children ran and hid in all the best hiding spots to avoid being caught by the Big Bad Wolf! They climbed up into the playhouses, hid behind trees and...
