Knowle DGE Academy

URN: 144655 • Bristol BS4 1QY

Overview

Name
Knowle DGE Academy
URN
144655
Type
Academy special converter
Phase
Not applicable
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Does not apply
Admissions
Not applicable
Trust
MIDSOMER NORTON SCHOOLS PARTNERSHIP
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Good
Ranking score
50.2 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Kate Lee-Wells (since 2025) , Headteacher
Telephone
01173708030
Website
Visit
Address
Novers Road, Bristol BS4 1QY

Summary

Knowle DGE Academy is a specialist academy located in Knowle West, Bristol, catering to young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) from Key Stage 1 to Key Stage 5. The academy supports students with a range of needs, including Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH), Speech, Language and Communication Needs (SLCN), and Autistic Spectrum Condition (ASC). With a current enrolment of 163 pupils, the academy aims to provide a nurturing environment where every student feels valued and capable of achieving their best.

The curriculum at Knowle DGE is designed to be both enriching and personalised, focusing on the individual needs, talents, and ambitions of each student. It includes the National Curriculum alongside opportunities for vocational learning, ensuring that students make progress in line with or above national expectations. The academy's ethos, "All Different, All Equal, All Achieving Together," reflects its commitment to inclusivity and community integration.

Knowle DGE Academy prides itself on high-quality pastoral support and a strong sense of community. The dedicated staff work collaboratively to help students develop essential life skills, preparing them for further education or employment as they transition into adulthood.

Key details

LA
Bristol, City of
Age range
5 - 19
Boarders
Not applicable
Sixth form
Has a sixth form
Trust
MIDSOMER NORTON SCHOOLS PARTNERSHIP
Capacity
175
Pupils
163
Boys
135
Girls
28
FSM %
70.90
Open date
2017-09-01
Close date
Last Ofsted
2024-06-12
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 163 135 28 175 70.90
2024-09-11 166 137 29 168 75.40
2023-09-11 160 129 31 168 75.40
2022-09-11 160 129 31 168 75.40
2021-09-11 160 130 30 156 75.00
2020-09-11 158 126 32 156 71.50

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