Welcome to theBristol Nursery SchoolsWebsite
Bristol has twelve Maintained Nursery Schools, all of which are valued and held in high regard by their communities. Bristol is proud of its long history of Maintained Nursery Schools, some of which have served for the best part of one hundred years!
Nursery schools are a key element of the early year’s sector within Bristol’s education system offering exceptional provision, rigour and accountability within the areas of most need across the city.
Why choose aNursery Schoolfor early years education?
Expert Teaching, Exceptional Outcomes
Led by qualified teachers with specialized early years expertise, Bristol Maintained Nursery Schools provide exceptional early education that gives children a strong foundation for future learning. Research shows children who attend these nurseries achieve better outcomes, with many catching up to age-appropriate development despite entering below expectations. The high-quality play-based curriculum, delivered by passionate practitioners under teacher guidance, transforms children’s lives by focusing on individual needs and creating engaging learning environments.
Family-Centered Community Support
Bristol Maintained Nursery Schools excel at supporting the whole family, not just the child. Through strong partnerships with other agencies and early intervention approaches, they ensure families are heard, understood, and appropriately supported. Each nursery sits at the heart of its community, understanding local needs and offering individualized services tailored to each unique child and family situation. This community-centered approach creates an environment where lifelong learning is valued and nurtured from the earliest years.
A Heritage of Educational Excellence
With a proud history spanning nearly a century in some cases, Bristol’s twelve Maintained Nursery Schools contribute significantly to early years education beyond their own walls. They actively share expertise and best practices through professional development training, enhancing quality across all early years providers throughout Bristol. This commitment to excellence extends their impact locally, nationally, and even internationally, helping to establish Bristol as a leader in early childhood education innovation and quality.
What's happening acrossBristol Nursery Schools
Welcome Back to The Limes Nursery School
The Limes Nursery School is delighted to welcome children back for another exciting term of early years education. The team is thrilled to continue supporting each child's unique learning journey in their nurturing educational environment. Enhanced Learning...
St Philips Marsh Nursery School Brings Learning to Life Through Nature and Storytelling
Children in the Elm Room at St Philips Marsh Nursery School have been immersed in a rich and engaging learning experience this term, inspired by the classic story The Very Hungry Caterpillar. This well-loved book provided a meaningful context for developing early...
Cashmore Early Years Centre Enriches Learning Through Local Adventures
This term, children at Cashmore Early Years Centre have enjoyed a series of enriching outings that supported their learning and development in line with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework. Children in the Giraffe and Hippo groups took a short walk to...
Filton Avenue Nursery School Celebrates End of Term with Fancy Dress and Homegrown Harvest
Filton Avenue Nursery School recently marked the end of term with a joyful celebration in Acorns Room, where children enjoyed a vibrant fancy dress party. The event was filled with excitement as children arrived in a variety of imaginative costumes, from...
Knowle West Nursery School Marks End of Term with Summer Celebration Picnic
Knowle West Nursery School recently welcomed families to a joyful Summer Celebration Picnic, bringing the academic year to a close with warmth and community spirit. The event provided an opportunity for children, families, and staff to reflect on a successful year...
New Website Launches for Bristol’s Maintained Nursery Schools
Bristol's Maintained Nursery Schools are proud to announce the launch of our new website, celebrating nearly a century of exceptional early years education across the city. This new digital platform showcases Bristol's remarkable network of nursery schools, some of...
Amazing Transformations at Filton Avenue: Real Butterflies, New Little Acorns Classroom, and Historic Bristol Nursery Achievement
Acorns Group Brings Learning to Life Through Real Butterfly Lifecycle Experience Children in the Acorns group at Filton Avenue Nursery School have experienced extraordinary early years education through their hands-on butterfly lifecycle project. Following their...
Speedwell Nursery School: Community Connections and Creative Learning in Bristol Early Years
Educational Goat Visit Enhances Local Community Learning Children at Speedwell Nursery School recently enjoyed an exciting educational trip to visit goats residing on a local playing field, demonstrating this Bristol nursery's commitment to connecting early years...
Messy Play and Natural Discovery: The Rosemary Nursery School Embraces Outdoor Learning in Bristol’s City Centre
Sensory Mud Exploration Develops Investigation Skills and Scientific Understanding Children at The Rosemary Nursery School have been immersed in rich sensory learning through their comprehensive mud tray exploration activities. This Bristol early years setting,...
Knowle West Nursery School Reveals New Branding to Showcase Bristol Early Years Excellence
Stunning New Logo Reflects Nursery's Core Values and Community Spirit Knowle West Nursery School is delighted to introduce their beautiful new logo, developed in collaboration with Chaos Created, the design team who created the nursery's website in 2024. This...