Welcome to St Philip’s Marsh Nursery School
We are a lively, flourishing Local Authority Nursery School in Bristol. Our School community includes children from 2 to 5 years old, their parents and carers. It is staffed by a Headteacher, Deputy Head, Nursery Teachers, Nursery Nurses, Early Years Practitioners and support staff, all of whom have extensive experience of working with young children. Our staff team is built around the child to ensure that each child and parent/carer is well supported by a key person. St Philip’s Marsh is an inclusive school which welcomes all children from all communities.


Newsletter – September 2025
Welcome to all our new children and families, and welcome back to our returners. We hope you enjoyed your summer holidays. The children are settling in well, making new friends, getting to know their key person and exploring their new environment. In this month's...
Important Health Notice: Measles Outbreak in Bristol
We've received an urgent letter from Bristol City Council's Deputy Director of Public Health regarding a recent measles outbreak in our area. Between January and May 2025, Bristol recorded 47 confirmed measles cases - more than any other area in England. The letter...
Free Cooking Sessions – Perfect for Local Parents & Carers!
Looking for a fun way to learn new recipes and meet neighbours? These free drop-in cooking sessions are ideal for parents looking to expand their family meals or caregivers exploring dishes from different cultures. No booking needed - turn up any Thursday between...
Primary School Applications Now Open for 2026-2027
If your child was born between 1 September 2021 and 31 August 2022, you'll need to apply for a primary school place by 15 January 2026. Bristol City Council's application guide covers everything you need to know about the process, from school visits to application...
Bristol Family Hubs Parenting Groups
Spaces are still available on upcoming Bristol Parenting Groups this term! See below some information from Bristol Children’s Centres about their FREE parenting programmes. Are you pregnant or a parent of a 0 – 8 year old? Would you like to add ideas and...
Strengthening Families, Strengthening Communities Thursday Sessions at the Wellspring Settlement
Running every Thursday, starting on the 18th of September, at the Wellspring Settlement on Ducie Road, you can join a free, inclusive course to help parents and carers raise happy, confident children, from babies to teens. For more information or to book a space on...