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.
Fir Class Explores Nature Through Gardening and Mini Beast Investigations
The children in Fir class have been deeply engaged in hands-on gardening experiences this term, developing their understanding of plant growth and life cycles. They have enthusiastically planted seeds, tended to their garden plots, and celebrated the successful...
Oak Room Explores Nature’s Treasures in Sunny Garden Adventures
The children in Oak Room at St Philip's Marsh Nursery School have been making the most of the beautiful sunny weather by exploring natural resources and creating stunning transient art and patterns in the garden. Using wooden cable reels as their canvas, our young...
Join the Big Brush Club Competition and Oral Health Webinars!
Big Brush Competition - Singing and Colouring for Healthy Smiles! St Philip's Marsh Nursery School is excited to share an opportunity for our families to participate in NHS England's Big Brush Club competition! This initiative aims to raise awareness about the...
Newsletter – May 2025
In this month's newsletter from St Philip's Marsh Nursery School, we celebrate the arrival of Term 5 and the signs of spring emerging in our garden. You'll find updates from all four classes - Elm, Beech, Oak, and Fir - where children have been enjoying Easter...
Working Parents: Unlock 30 Hours Free Childcare From September
Starting this September, 15 hours of childcare for working families with children under three will be expanded to 30 hours. Eligible working families can now apply for 30 hours of childcare from the term after their child turns 9 months until they reach school age...
Starting Reception – A Guide
Starting Reception has compiled a helpful guide for parents/carers of children starting school in September. Your child's journey to school starts at home We understand that all children develop at their own pace, and that we're all learning from birth. When it's time...