We are a busy, friendly school with a strong sense of community. As a one-form entry school, we are small enough to feel like a family. Everyone at Knotty Ash is very proud of the school’s ethos, which values respect and fun; relationships between staff and pupils are mutually supportive. At the heart of everything we do is a belief in our duty to develop the whole child. Our academic expectations are high and we strive to support each child to achieve their full academic potential. We also offer a broad curriculum which values investigation, curiosity and creativity.

In addition, there are a lot of opportunities for children to grow as responsible and valuable citizens – as they get older, they have opportunities to be play leaders and reading buddies for our younger pupils, as well as taking active roles in the life of the school. We hold Arts Weeks, Health & Sports Weeks and themed days to empower children, no matter what their individual talent or interest. We maintain strong links with the local community, including St John’s Church, Alder Hey Hospital, Liverpool Hope University and Bright Park, which enhance learning beyond the classroom. Additional enrichment includes massage and relaxation, guitar (Y3–Y6) and Spanish.

A very important part of Knotty Ash Primary is our Deaf Resource Base provision, with space for 19 deaf children. While each is an integral member of their mainstream class, we also have the expertise and facilities to cater for their individual learning needs with specialist staff. Every child in school, from Nursery upwards, learns to communicate in British Sign Language – a wonderful life-skill! We have a school signing choir and are also affiliated to the Liverpool Signing Choir.

We look forward to welcoming you to Knotty Ash Primary School.

With very best wishes,