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.

Proposed diesel generator site

There is a Planning Committee meeting at 2.00 pm on Wednesday 9th December at Colston Hall (Diesel planning leaflet). Mr Holmes (Headteacher) has submitted a statement (Diesel statement to Planning Committee) on behalf of the Nursery School and will be attending this...

Diesel power station to be built near Nursery

Councillor Margaret Hickman has brought to our attention a proposed development of a diesel power station near our school. A London based company called Plutus Energy has submitted planning application. They intend to create a ‘Flexible Generation Facility’ in the St...

Children creating animation

Children creating animation

Elle Dimond, a freelance animator and film maker, will be working with the children over the winter term. As well as working on her own work she delivers film making workshops to young people. She is currently working on behalf of Suited and Booted Studios who have...

Apple Day success

Apple Day success

The School celebrated Apple Day on Wednesday 30 September which involved taking part in apple-related activities during the day and culminated in apple pressing in the afternoon. During the day the children tasted apple cake, printed with apples, made playdough...

African Caribbean Day – a roaring success

Luckily the weather stayed dry for our annual African Caribbean Day.  The children enjoyed a day of workshops including making (and eating) fruit kebabs, necklaces, shakers, flags, clay models, palm trees, hats and collages, listening to music and stories from Africa...

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