Knowle DGE Academy
| Type | Special School / Academy special converter |
| Age Range | 5-19 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Novers Road Bristol BS4 1QY |
| Phone | 01173708030 |
| Reference Number | 144655 |
Knowle DGE Academy has made significant strides since its previous inspection and is now performing at a good level across all evaluated domains. The school offers a supportive and caring environment where pupils, including those in the sixth form, are encouraged to work hard and engage positively in their education. The curriculum effectively broadens pupils' experiences, facilitating not just academic growth but also personal and social development. The school’s involvement in the Midsomer Norton Learning Partnership has bolstered its improvements, ensuring that staff receive robust support and training to enhance the educational provision further.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 163 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 82.82%
Girls: 17.18% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 70.9% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 6.1% |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | Unknown | 2 |
| 2 | 2 | Unknown | 2 |
| 3 | 2 | Unknown | 2 |
| 4 | 6 | 2 | 8 |
| 5 | 5 | 1 | 6 |
| 6 | 3 | 1 | 4 |
| 7 | 19 | 1 | 20 |
| 8 | 17 | 5 | 22 |
| 9 | 18 | 7 | 25 |
| 10 | 17 | 4 | 21 |
| 11 | 19 | 3 | 22 |
| 12 | 10 | 1 | 11 |
| 13 | 15 | 3 | 18 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 81.6% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 4.9% |
| White, Other | 2.5% |
| Unclassified | 2.5% |
| African | 1.8% |
| Mixed, Other | 1.8% |
| Caribbean | 1.2% |
| Pakistani | 1.2% |
| White & Asian | 0.6% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Sixth Form Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 11 Jun 2024 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 11 Jun 2024 | School inspection: |
| 16 Feb 2022 | School inspection: |
| 06 Sep 2017 | Academy conversion letter |
| 04 Nov 2014 | Full inspection: |
| Previously as Knowle DGE | |
| 04 Nov 2014 | Full inspection: |
| 01 May 2013 | Full inspection: |
| 01 May 2013 | Full inspection: |
| 18 May 2010 | Full inspection: |
| 18 May 2010 | Full inspection: |
| 06 Feb 2007 | Full inspection: |
| 06 Feb 2007 | Full inspection: |
| 04 Jun 2001 | Full inspection |
| 04 Jun 2001 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Pupils form strong relationships with staff and feel safe.
- The curriculum offers diverse experiences, including vocational pathways and extracurricular activities.
- Staff consistently apply school rules and effective techniques to support pupils' well-being and learning.
- Teachers receive strong support and training from the trust, allowing non-specialists to effectively teach essential curriculum content.
- The school prioritizes phonics teaching, helping pupils become confident readers.
Areas for Improvement
- The new approach to assessing pupil knowledge and progress is not fully established, leading to some broad targets.
- The bespoke curriculum for pupils at risk of exclusion is still in its early stages, lacking strong oversight from the trust.
Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
- English
- Maths
- 3 subjects from qualifications that count towards the English Baccalaureate (EBacc), like sciences, language and history
- 3 more GCSE qualifications (including EBacc subjects) or technical awards from a list approved by the Department for Education
Each grade a pupil gets is assigned a point score from 9 (the highest) to 1 (the lowest). These scores are added up, with English and maths counted twice.
| School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 0% | ||
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 0% |
Attainment 8 Score
Note: Exam results were not published in 2021 and 2022 due to the pandemic.
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
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