State School
Knowle DGE Academy - Ofsted Report, Parent Reviews (2025)
Knowle DGE Academy
Work here? Update your school profile
Knowle DGE Academy
- All-through
- Bristol BS4 1QY
1 schools in compare list
Ofsted report
Notify us of new Ofsted report
| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Sixth-form provision | Good |
| Previous inspection grade | Requires Improvement |
Quick insights from ofsted Powered by AI
This insight was generated by AI, based on latest Ofsted report.
Academic Progress: Pupils are well prepared for their next stages of education and employment.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils understand the school rules because staff apply agreed approaches consistently.
Support for Pupils Falling Behind: Staff use effective techniques to re-engage pupils in learning quickly.
Teacher Engagement: The school supports teachers who are new to the profession very well.
Impact of Teaching on Student Progress: Staff use secure subject knowledge to teach ambitious curriculums successfully.
Strengths or Challenges with Teaching Staff: Non-specialists are equipped to teach essential curriculum content well through trust-provided training.
Communication with Parents: The school communicates effectively with parents about progress and events.
Opportunities for Parent Involvement: Parents have opportunities to give feedback through Ofsted Parent View.
Parent Satisfaction: Parent satisfaction is monitored through Ofsted Parent View.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Leadership ensures that safeguarding arrangements are effective.
Actions to Enhance Education Quality: The trust and school work together to improve school quality effectively.
Managing Bullying and Ensuring Safety: The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.
Behaviour and Attitudes of Pupils: Pupils enjoy attending school and behave well.
Promoting Pupils' Welfare and Safety: Staff form strong relationships with pupils, promoting their welfare and safety.
Extracurricular Activities & Clubs: Activities like 'Lego club' and small group games are provided.
Balancing Academics with Extracurriculars: Students enjoy a mix of academic and vocational curricula.
Outdoor Facilities: There are well-supervised areas both inside and outside for various activities.
Career Counselling Services: Pupils receive advice and guidance about their next steps in education or training.
Preparation for Next Key Stage: Pupils are well prepared for college placements and future employment.
Support for SEND: All pupils have EHC plans and benefit from appropriate therapies.
Subjects Offered: Pupils learn successfully in English, mathematics, science, motor mechanics, and construction.
Historical Ofsted reports
Contact
Suggest an edit
About Us
Knowle DGE Academy is a top rated, All-through, Co-Ed school located in Bristol, South West.
It has 166 students from age 5-19 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 5 : 1.
At this school, 0% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
Type of SEN provision
Distance calculator
Simply click on 'Detect My Location' to find out the distance from your current location to the school.
Knowle DGE Academy
Nearby Schools in Your Area
From the Knowle DGE Academy
You'll discover a friendly and useful environment at Knowle DGE, where relationships are based on respect for one another. Our encouraging pastoral methods assist young people in achieving above their expectations and forging strong ties with their peers and the larger community. Young people at Knowle DGE acquire skills for lifelong learning. The core of our pedagogy is achievement, which we uphold through fostering students' creativity, promoting independent thinking and learning, and demonstrating that "mistakes are always" a learning opportunity. We are an innovative academy that never rests and is constantly seeking for ways to advance. Our top objective is to ensure that your child obtains an education that will help them reach their academic potential and confidently move on to the next stage of their education. It is also part of our vision that all young people are filled with positive experiences, that they are aware of the endless possibilities that await them and that they are nurtured in order to develop within them, a confidence to embrace whatever comes their way. Underpinning the above, is our relentless commitment to ensuring that the young people of Knowle DGE possess the values that enable them to live well in society, preparing them to deal effectively with the challenges that the modern world presents. The entire crew is united by this vision and understands that every person is an individual with distinct skills and requirements. They put in a lot of effort to offer a stimulating learning environment and a diversified, interesting curriculum. You are more than welcome to come and visit if you would want to learn more about our Academy.
Read more
Compare with similar schools
| Phase of Education | All-through | All-through |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies |
| Snobe grade |
B-
|
B-
|
| Ofset report | Good | Good |
| Age range | 5-19 | 3-16 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 5.8 | 17.5 |
| Proficient Math | 91 | 105 |
| Proficient Read | 96 | 105 |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 0% | 29% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - |
| Day Fees | - | - |
Primary Exam Result
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 91 | 95 | 97 |
| Reading | 96 | 97 | 98 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 0% | 50.92% | 55.92% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 4.74% | 7.4% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | - | - |
| Writing | - | - |
| Maths | - | - |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 90 3 | 91 | 96 |
| Reading | 87 1 | 92 | 95 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 0% | 56.41% | 60.39% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 8.6% | 9.69% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | -9.0 | Well Below Average |
| Writing | -11.7 | Well Below Average |
| Maths | -11.3 | Well Below Average |
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 87 | 87 | 94 |
| Reading | 86 | 88 | 95 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 0% | 54.17% | 59.48% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 8.68% | 9.14% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | -15.5 | Well Below Average |
| Writing | -12.9 | Well Below Average |
| Maths | -12.3 | Well Below Average |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Secondary Exam Result
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -1.53 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 2.6 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 24.39% | 29.96% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 36.63% | 42.99% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 0% | 17.97% | 25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 7.39% | 10.88% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 10.68% | 15.47% |
| EBacc average points score | 0.15 | 2.61 | 2.82 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 92% | 87.25% | 90.52% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 25 | 121 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 88% | 80.25% | 84.15% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 20% | 28.96% | 32.75% |
| School sixth forms | 0% | 26.46% | 29.73% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 8.04% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 68% | 16.75% | 11.48% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 2.5% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 4% | 4.5% | 3.59% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -2.22 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 2.3 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 26.45% | 32.78% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 37.21% | 45.26% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 0% | 17.84% | 24.88% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 8.74% | 12.99% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 11.63% | 17.14% |
| EBacc average points score | 0.13 | 2.61 | 2.97 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 91% | 84.43% | 90.39% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 23 | 115 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 91% | 81.11% | 86.27% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 35% | 27.79% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 0% | 25.64% | 30.75% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 10.36% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 57% | 17.43% | 11.13% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 1.39% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 0% | 1.64% | 2.15% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -2.23 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 1.5 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 23.03% | 29.24% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 5% | 35.46% | 43.34% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 0% | 19.08% | 25.76% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 6.89% | 11.44% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 10.03% | 16.45% |
| EBacc average points score | 0.1 | 2.53 | 2.88 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 67% | 84.54% | 90.21% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 12 | 110 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 67% | 77.21% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 0% | 28.33% | 33.3% |
| School sixth forms | 0% | 24.96% | 31.15% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 9.21% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 67% | 14.96% | 11.19% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 3.5% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 0% | 3.88% | 2.76% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -2.03 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 1.7 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 25.59% | 29.18% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 38.18% | 42.58% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 0% | 20.59% | 24.69% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 7.68% | 11.29% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 11.26% | 15.97% |
| EBacc average points score | 0.14 | 2.72 | 2.84 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 78% | 71.04% | 84.86% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 23 | 106 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 55.87% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 22.7% | 28.32% |
| School sixth forms | - | 23.43% | 31.51% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 7.74% | 9.07% |
| Other education destinations | 65% | 5.43% | 5.94% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 3.48% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 3.17% | 2.06% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Best Schools 2025
Knowle DGE Academy Rankings
Snobe ranks nearly 20,000+ schools according to their exam results, teaching quality, resources & many more indicators. (How Do We Calculate Rankings?)
How Do We Calculate Rankings?
Our school rankings are meticulously determined through a rigorous process:
This meticulous process ensures our rankings provide accurate and meaningful insights for your school choices.
Admission
Holidays & terms
Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 23rd Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 22nd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
5 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Knowle DGE Academy
Local authority ratio 18 : 1