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Knowle DGE Academy

Academy special converter · Bristol · BS4 1QY

Ages 5–19 · 168 pupils · Bristol, City of

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Ofsted

Good

Attainment 8

2.0

Overall absence

24.3%

Ofsted

Latest published inspection outcomes — not a ranking.

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Headline

Good

Inspection date

2024-06-11

Overall effectiveness
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour and attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership and management
Good
Safeguarding effective
Yes

Source: Ofsted monthly management information

Performance

Official school-level results. Figures are not rankings — suppressed values are omitted.

Key stage 4 (2023/24)

Progress 8-1.86
−20+2
Attainment 82.0
English & maths grade 5+0%
English & maths grade 4+0%
EBacc entry0%

EBacc APS: 0.1

Key stage 2 (2023/24)

Expected standard (RWM)0%
Higher standard (RWM)0%

Source: DfE school and college performance tables

Absence

Academic year 2023/24. Persistent absence means 10%+ of sessions missed. Lower figures are better.

Overall absence24.3%
Persistent absence (10%+)64.7%
Unauthorised13.7%
Authorised absence
10.6%
Severe absence (50%+)
20.1%
Enrolments in measure
139

Absence trend

2021/22

2022/23

2023/24

  • Overall
  • Persistent (10%+)

Source: DfE pupil absence in schools in England

Size & intake

From the GIAS school census (15 Jan 2026).

Capacity fill96%

168 pupils · 175 places

Pupils on roll
168
Boys / girls
137 / 31
School capacity
175
Capacity fill
168 / 175 (96%)
Free school meals
74%
FSM pupils
108
Gender
Mixed
School type
Academy special converter

Age range

Ages 5–19

05111619

Provision

Official GIAS characteristics

3 / 6

  • Nursery
  • Sixth formHas a sixth form
  • Boarding
  • Special school
  • Independent
  • Academy

School characteristics

Special classes
Has Special Classes
Governance
Academy trust: MIDSOMER NORTON SCHOOLS PARTNERSHIP
Academy trust
MIDSOMER NORTON SCHOOLS PARTNERSHIP
Sponsor
Midsomer Norton Schools Partnership
Headteacher
Mrs Kate Lee-Wells

Location

Address
Novers Road
Postcode
BS4 1QY
Town
Bristol
Local authority
Bristol, City of
District
Bristol, City of
Constituency
Bristol South
Urban/rural
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city

SEN & specialist provision

As recorded in GIAS — provision detail, not an Ofsted judgement.

SEN types
SLCN - Speech, language and Communication; ASD - Autistic Spectrum Disorder; SEMH - Social, Emotional and Mental Health; MLD - Moderate Learning Difficulty
Special classes
Has Special Classes
Resourced provision
SEN unit
SEN unit places
169 on roll / 175 capacity

Local context

How this school sits among open establishments in its area, using official GIAS records. These are counts, not rankings.

Mixed academy special converter, Ages 5–19, in Bristol, Bristol, City of, 168 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: sixth form, academy, special school. Free school meals: 74%. SEN provision includes: SLCN - Speech, language and Communication; ASD - Autistic Spectrum Disorder; SEMH - Social, Emotional and Mental Health….

Open schools in Bristol
324
Academies among open schools in Bristol
57% (184)
Open schools in BS4
22
Open schools in Bristol, City of LA
174

Nearby schools

Open schools within about 3 miles, prioritising the same phase where possible. Distances are approximate from GIAS coordinates.

Compare with theseAll in BristolNear BS4

  • Knowle West Early Years Centre

    Ofsted: Good

    Local authority nursery school · Nursery

    Bristol · BS4 1NN · Bristol, City of

    Ages 2–4

    • FSM14.0%

    0.1 miles away

  • Greenfield E-ACT Primary Academy

    Ofsted: Not judged

    Academy converter · Primary

    Bristol · BS4 1QW · Bristol, City of

    Ages 3–11

    • KS268%
    • Absence6.6%
    • FSM60.4%
    • Demand1.00

    0.3 miles away

  • Oasis Academy Connaught

    Ofsted: Not judged

    Academy sponsor led · Primary

    Bristol · BS4 1NH · Bristol, City of

    Ages 3–11

    • KS233%
    • Absence8.6%
    • FSM74.7%
    • Demand0.97

    0.4 miles away

  • Parson Street Primary School

    Ofsted: Good

    Academy converter · Primary

    Bristol · BS3 5NR · Bristol, City of

    Ages 3–11

    • KS238%
    • Absence7.7%
    • FSM43.2%
    • Demand0.95

    0.6 miles away

  • Oasis Academy Marksbury Road

    Ofsted: Standards maintained

    Academy sponsor led · Primary

    Bedminster · BS3 5JL · Bristol, City of

    Ages 4–11

    • KS257%
    • Absence5.6%
    • FSM42.0%
    • Demand1.00

    0.6 miles away

  • Headley Park Primary School

    Ofsted: Not judged

    Academy converter · Primary

    Bristol · BS13 7QB · Bristol, City of

    Ages 3–11

    • KS256%
    • Absence5.8%
    • FSM25.7%
    • Demand1.00

    0.8 miles away

  • Ilminster Avenue Nursery School

    Ofsted: Standards maintained

    Local authority nursery school · Nursery

    Bristol · BS4 1BX · Bristol, City of

    Ages 2–4

    • FSM39.0%

    0.8 miles away

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Contact

Headteacher
Mrs Kate Lee-Wells
Telephone
01173708030
Website
https://www.knowledgeacademysch.org.uk/

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