Welcome to St Philip’s Marsh Nursery School
We are a lively, flourishing Local Authority Nursery School in Bristol, serving children from 2 to 5 years old and their families. Our school has become the heart of our community, welcoming families who travel from many areas across Bristol to join us. What makes us special is our deeply inclusive ethos – we celebrate the diverse cultures, languages and life experiences that every family brings, creating a vibrant community where everyone belongs.
Our experienced team includes a Headteacher, Deputy Head, qualified teachers, Early Years Practitioners and support staff who are passionate about early years education. Each child is supported by a dedicated key person who gets to know them and their family well. We place children firmly at the heart of everything we do, using their interests to guide our activities and helping them develop language, social skills, self-confidence and independence. Through our broad, balanced curriculum, creative indoor spaces and wonderful outdoor garden, we give children the security and freedom they need to explore, learn and thrive. Whether your child needs support through visuals, Makaton, or early intervention groups, our skilled team ensures every child makes progress from their own starting point, building a strong foundation for their future learning journey.
Planned School Closure: Friday
As you may be aware, the UKHSA Red Heat Health Alert has been extended to include Friday. Therefore, we have taken the decision to close St Philip’s Marsh Nursery School on Friday 26th June. This decision has been taken in the interest of the health and wellbeing of...
St Philip’s Marsh June 2026 Newsletter
Coming up in June's newsletter from St Philip's Marsh Nursery School you can read about a busy and exciting final term, with the garden in full bloom and the children making the most of the warm weather with water play, puddle splashing and mud kitchen creations. In...
FREE Parent and Carer Oral Health Webinar
Big Brush Club is hosting a free online oral health webinar for parents and carers of children aged 0–11 years. The session will cover: The causes of tooth decay Diet choices for good oral health Effective toothbrushing techniques The importance of fluoride toothpaste...
Important: Nursery Closed Wednesday 24th and Thursday 25th June
Dear Parent/Carer Planned school closures this week Due to the severe heat forecast for this week, we have taken the decision to close our nursery school on Wednesday 24th June and Thursday 25th June. This decision has been taken in the interest of the health and...
Newsletter – May 2026
Coming up in May's newsletter from St Philip's Marsh Nursery School, you can read about learning and play across all three rooms as we settle into Term 5, with new children joining the nursery and older children beginning to think about the transition to primary...
Easter, Eid and Lots of Celebration: St Philip’s Marsh Term 4
Term 4 at St Philip's Marsh Nursery School has been a truly joyful one, packed with celebrations, creativity and some very important learning about the world around us! Easter brought a wonderful focus on pattern, with the children decorating eggs and making collages...





