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.
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What's happening acrossBristol Nursery Schools
Knowle West Squirrel Room Explores Numbers and Role Play
Children in Squirrel Room at Knowle West Nursery School have been developing mathematical understanding, imaginative play and physical skills this month through number sequencing, role play, sensory exploration and creative movement. Squirrel Room has been...
St Werburgh’s Park Orange Room Brings Goldilocks to Life
Children in Orange Room at St Werburgh's Park Nursery School have been immersed in the story of "Goldilocks and the Three Bears" this month, bringing the narrative to life through acting, cooking, creative play and map-making. The children enjoyed exploring the...
New Beginnings and Cultural Learning at Filton Avenue Nursery School
Children across Filton Avenue Nursery School have been welcoming new friends, celebrating the arrival of spring and learning about different cultural traditions this month. In Acorns Room, the team have welcomed lots of new friends, supporting them as they settle...
Ilminster Avenue Nursery School Launches “Play a Game” for Term 4
Ilminster Avenue Nursery School is launching an exciting new term with the curriculum theme "Play a Game," where children will explore traditional tales, turn-taking, physical games and creative activities that build essential skills for learning and life. True to...
Sing Along with Speedwell Nursery School’s Good Morning Song
Speedwell Nursery School has shared a wonderful new video featuring Ellie, the music teacher, leading children through one of the favourite songs sung together at Little Hayes and Speedwell Nursery Schools. In the video, Ellie teaches Speedwell's Owls class the...
Wildlife Care and Emotional Awareness at The Limes Nursery School
Children at The Limes Nursery School have been caring for wildlife and exploring their emotions this month through hands-on activities that develop empathy, self-awareness and understanding of the natural world. At the start of the month, the children were busy in...
Colourful Spinning Paint Fun at Little Hayes Nursery School
Children at Little Hayes Nursery School have been having a wonderful time using pipettes and syringes to shoot paint onto a spinning board, creating amazing colourful effects whilst developing important physical and creative skills. As well as being creative, this...
Creative Learning and Community Connections at St Pauls Nursery School
Children at St Pauls Nursery School have been exploring the natural world, developing their creativity and building practical skills this month through hands-on investigations and collaborative projects. In Nursery Room 1, the children have been following a line of...
Birthday Celebrations Spark Creative Learning at The Limes Nursery School
Children in Willow Room at The Limes Nursery School have been celebrating birthdays this month, with the joy and excitement inspiring creative learning across all areas of the nursery. After celebrating the birthdays of two children, the class began thinking about...
Child-Led Learning in Blackbirds at Redcliffe Nursery School
Children in the Blackbirds room at Redcliffe Nursery School have been exploring their interests through responsive play this month, with rockets and block construction taking centre stage. Following a child's keen interest in rockets, the team set up a dedicated...