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 – 23rd May 2025
Dates for Your Diary End of Term today - Friday 23rd May Start of Term Six Monday 2nd June Inset Day Wednesday 4th June – Nursery is closed for all children and families Bird Watch at Knowle West Nursery School We have bird nests at Knowle West Nursery School!...
Position Filled: Experienced Nursery Teacher
Permanent post from 1st September 2025 Experienced Nursery Teacher: Permanent post from 1st September 2025 Knowle West Nursery School is a unique place for children and families. We are an attachment-aware, trauma-informed setting and place emotional wellbeing and...
Friday Message – 9th May 2025
Dates for Your Diary Wednesday 14th May – Debbie will be joining the group to give advice and support on potty training, food, dummies and bedtime routines. Term Five ends Friday 23rd May. Term Six starts Monday 2nd June. SEND Coffee Morning – Thursday 15th May at 9am...
Friday Message – 2nd May 2025
Dates for The Diary Friends Group Thursday 8th May Wednesday 14th May - Debbie will be joining the group to give advice and support around potty training, food, dummies and bedtime routines Bank Holiday Monday 5th May – Nursery will be closed Term Five ends Friday...
Friday Message – 25th April 2025
We hope everyone had a wonderful Easter break and enjoyed the holiday with family and friends. It's been lovely to see all the children return to Knowle West Nursery School with such enthusiasm and energy! All of the children have been enjoying the garden, and the...
Friday Message – 4th April 2025
Dates for Your Diary Friends GroupOn Thursday the 24th April, Rachel will be doing a session on ‘Understanding our Children’s behaviour’. Term Four ends Friday 4th AprilTerm Five starts Tuesday 22nd April School Allocation Day - Wednesday 16th April Enjoy a Fun-Filled...
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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 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...
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...
