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.
Ofsted Report published
As you know the Ofsted Inspector (Alex Baxter) visited the School on 25 and 26 September. A copy of the Ofsted Report can be downloaded here. Thank you to all the parent/carers who completed the questionnaire as Ofsted, and St Philip's Marsh Nursery School, values...
St Philip’s Marsh Open Day enjoyed by all
Last Sunday saw a very successful St Philip's Marsh Open Day. Ex-residents of the 'Island' (so called because of its location between the Feeder Canal and the River Avon) wanted to celebrate 50 years since the last member of the community moved out of the area. The...
St Philip’s Marsh Open Day – 22 September
The School was once part of a thriving community that closed down in the early 1960s. Wedged between the Feeder Canal and the River Avon, this 'island' population of six thousand people lived in rows of terraced houses, survived two world wars and the austerity that...
African Caribbean Day a roaring success
The sun shone magnificently for our annual African Caribbean Day. The children enjoyed a day of workshops including making necklaces, shakers, flags, clay models, palm trees and collages, listening to music and stories from Africa and the Caribbean and having their...
Nursery garden awarded Gold Medal in Bristol in Bloom Competition
The Committee thanked the Nursery for entering the Bristol in Bloom's School Garden Competition ('Learning Through Gardening'), run in conjunction with Bristol City Council Allotment Section. The Judge's comments were: "It was so good to see how the garden is...
Police visit
Thank you to Police Community Support Officer Ben and PC Stuart King from Trinity Road Police Station for visiting each class this week. The children learnt how the Police help us and what equipment they use. You can see the photos here.