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.
News From Elm Room – Exploring Stories, Songs, and Skills!
Three Billy Goats Gruff Adventures This term, Elm Room has been thoroughly enjoying our book of the term, "The Three Billy Goats Gruff." The children have been bringing this classic tale to life in many creative ways! They've been busy constructing their own bridges...
Early Years Holiday Drop-in Play Sessions
Come and join Travelling Light on Thursday 10th April for a morning of play for 0–3-year-olds and their carers. Explore how pre-schoolers move and explore the world, using movement, clowning and physical play. Experiment with new ways to play together differently with...
News from the Fir Room – Growing Our Own Plants and Using Shapes
All The Seeds! In Fir Class recently the children have been showing a big interest in learning about how things grow. We have been planting many different things from tiny seeds to big beans. It was very hard to believe that a plant could grow from such a tiny seed!...
News From Oak Room – Magic Beans and Watercolours
We started this term with a new story called Jack and the Beanstalk. After sharing the story, the children wanted to plant their own magic beans, just like Jack. Each child planted a bean in a separate pot, and we waited to see what happened. We had to be patient, but...
Menus – Spring/Summer 2025
Our new Spring/Summer menus are available to view and download below. They will run on a three-week cycle, beginning on 21st April 2025. Lunch Menu - Spring - Summer 2025Download Photo by Lukas
Newsletter – March 2025
In this month's newsletter from St Philip's Marsh Nursery School, we celebrate the arrival of Spring and share updates from all our classes. You'll find exciting news about children's learning experiences across Elm, Beech, Oak, and Fir Classes, including their...