# Knowle DGE Academy — Bristol, United Kingdom

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## At a glance

- **Type:** Special
- **Parent rating:** 4.7/5 from 3 published reviews
- **Principal:** Kate Lee-Wells

## Contact

- **Address:** Knowle DGE Academy, Leinster Avenue, Knowle, Bristol
- **Phone:** 0117 370 8030
- **Website:** https://www.knowledgeacademysch.org.uk/
- **SchoolBrowse profile:** https://schoolbrowse.com/gb/bristol/knowle-dge-academy-18852

## About

Knowle DGE Academy caters for a wide range of young people with Special Educational Needs and Disability (SEND). We pride ourselves on being a nurturing academy that enables young people to feel safe, valued and capable of achieving their very best. Our curriculum is designed to help our young people to succeed and become as independent as they can possibly be.

## Official rankings

- **Ofsted (Behaviour and Attitudes):** Good — Jun 2024
- **Ofsted (Leadership and Management):** Good — Jun 2024
- **Ofsted (Overall Effectiveness):** Good — Jun 2024
- **Ofsted (Personal Development):** Good — Jun 2024
- **Ofsted (Quality of Education):** Good — Jun 2024

## Recent parent reviews

- **5/5** — Exceptional Support and Facilities: We've been really impressed with the level of support and care given to our child at Knowle DGE Academy. The facilities are modern and well-maintained, and the staff have been consistently approachable and helpful. We feel so lucky to have our child learning in such a nurturing environment. *(Jun 2022)*
- **4/5** — Some Hiccups but Mostly Positive: We've had a mixed experience at Knowle DGE Academy. On the plus side, the staff are friendly and the facilities are great. However, we've noticed some inconsistencies in communication and occasional difficulties with managing our child's behavior. Overall, we're hopeful that things will improve and we'll continue to see our child thrive. *(Mar 2022)*
- **5/5** — Transformed Our Child's Education: Our child struggled in mainstream schools but absolutely flourished at Knowle DGE Academy. The values of respect, responsibility, and individuality really resonated with us as a family, and the staff went above and beyond to ensure our child received the support they needed. We can't thank them enough for transforming our child's education. *(Sep 2021)*

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