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
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.
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.
Useful links
- www.knowle-dge.learnmat.uk (other)
Nearby alternatives
- New Siblands School (71.1)
- Culverhill School (67.9)
- New Siblands School (65.3)
- Bristol Hospital Education Service (64.0)
- Culverhill School (60.8)
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
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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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