Knowle West Early Years Centre, Bristol
Knowle West Early Years Centre is a nursery school for pupils aged 2 to 4 in Bristol. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in April 2023.
- Ofsted
- Good (2023)
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Knowle West Early Years Centre in detail
Who goes there
64.8% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 10.7% speak English as an additional language, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are White British (73%) and Mixed (11%).
In 2026, 75 pupils (47.2%) received SEN support and 0 (0%) had an education, health and care plan. The most common need among them is speech, language and communication needs.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Parson Street Rail Station, about 0.8 miles away in a straight line.
4 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Broadbury Road (ne-bound), 160 metres away.
Sources: DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport)
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 4 years agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Good at its April 2023 inspection.
Rated Outstanding for
Behaviour & attitudes, Personal development.
Rated Good for
Quality of education, Leadership & management.
At a Glance
64.8%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby nursery schools
Keep up with Knowle West Early Years Centre
Getting There
Bus Stops
Free school transport
Check free transport to Knowle West Early Years Centre from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. Knowle West Early Years Centre is in Bristol, City of; for families living there:
- Bristol, City of's school travel policy: Home to school travel policy
- How to apply: Apply online for home school travel support
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 17
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 4
- Children hurt
- 6
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 17 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 4 serious and 13 slight.
6 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 2 on foot, 1 on a bicycle and 3 in a vehicle or otherwise.
2 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included.
The typical figure for schools in Bristol, City of is 27 (the median across 175 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
Commute and house prices
Capacity & Demand
Area Demand Pressure - Bristol
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Bristol
Across Bristol, City of council
Places available
4,580
Applications
4,426
Got 1st preference
84.0%
Got preferred school
96.7%
All secondary applications across Bristol, City of council (2026/27), not just this school.
Inspection History(7)
Ungraded inspection: The school remains Good and may be improving; its next inspection will be a full graded one.
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
75
SEN Support
0
EHC Plans
47.2%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
159
Total Pupils
88
Boys
71
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
5
Teachers
31.8:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£51,321
Mean salary
2026 data
Questions parents ask about Knowle West Early Years Centre
What is Knowle West Early Years Centre's Ofsted rating?
Knowle West Early Years Centre was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection in April 2023.
What is the catchment area for Knowle West Early Years Centre?
No fixed boundary. When Knowle West Early Years Centre is oversubscribed, Bristol, City of allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
How many pupils go to Knowle West Early Years Centre?
Knowle West Early Years Centre has around 159 pupils on roll. 65% are eligible for free school meals.
How do I apply to Knowle West Early Years Centre?
Apply through Bristol, City of's coordinated admissions process, naming Knowle West Early Years Centre on your application. The national closing date in England is 31 October for secondary places and 15 January for primary places, in the year before your child starts.
How many road collisions happen near Knowle West Early Years Centre?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 17 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 4 serious and 13 slight. 6 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 2 on foot, 1 on a bicycle and 3 in a vehicle or otherwise. 2 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included. The typical figure for schools in Bristol, City of is 27 (the median across 175 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Knowle West Early Years Centre?
Knowle West Early Years Centre is at Leinster Avenue, Knowle, Bristol, BS4 1NN.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)