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.
Please help to save our nursery schools
The Government's consultation paper (Early Years Funding: changes to funding for 3 & 4 year olds 11/8/16) outlines proposals that will leave nursery schools financially nonviable, potentially forcing them to close. This funding will not cover basic costs, let...
Police van visits school
There was great excitement when Adam, Darren and Amie from Avon and Somerset Police brought their van to Nursery on Wednesday morning. The children were able to explore the van, try on hats, hold riot shields and look and listen when the sirens and lights were set...
Parent Governor Vacancy
Would you like to be more involved in your child education? If so, why not consider becoming a school governor at St Philip's Marsh Nursery School and Barton Hill Children's Centre/Cashmore Early Years Centre. What do governors do? Oversee the budget; help recruit...
Free ICT and form filling course
A FREE 7-week course which helps you learn some basic IT skills and assists you to fill in forms online will be held at Barton Hill Settlement from 3 November to 15 December. For further information please download ICT and form filling course.
New School Crossing Patrol
We are delighted to advise you that Bristol City Council have now recruited a new School Crossing Patrol to assist pupils and parents going to and from St Philip's Marsh Nursery School. Her name is Charmaine Turfrey and her duty times will be 8.30– 9.00 am,...
Notice of Decision is published
Bristol City Council issued the Notice of Decision for refusal of the application for proposed installation of low carbon, bio-diesel powered generators and associated infrastructure near to the school with the following reasons: 1. The proposed development would...

