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.
Lord Mayor of Bristol unveils photo competition
We are very proud to have welcomed the Lord Mayor of Bristol to unveil our photography competition images. We had a wonderful selection of pictures submitted and 12 have been chosen by our judge to be blown up to A1 size and they will be hung in the reception area of...
Nursery’s 4th photo competition
Thank you to the pupils, staff and parents who have submitted their photos for our 4th photo competition here at St Philip's. This year's themes are 'changes', 'play' and 'my family'. The photos will be judged by Arran Hodgson who is a photography teacher at City of...
Children using iPads in School
At St Philip’s Marsh Nursery we use a lot of ICT with the children, not only to introduce ICT use to children, but also as a tool to develop language and creative play. ICT is embedded throughout the School, not just part of a separate ICT lesson. We recently wanted...
Gromit arrives at St Philip’s Marsh Nursery School
There was great excitement in School as the Gromit sculpture arrived. The School is going to be taking part in ‘Gromit Unleashed’ and the children will decorate Gromit during next term. Watch this space for the Gromit transformation! For more information log on...
Stay & Play Group outing to Arnos Vale
The Stay & Play Group went on a bug hunt and Easter egg hunt outing to Arnos Vale Cemetery on Tuesday 19 March. The weather was very Spring-like and fun was had been all. The photos can be viewed by clicking here. For more information on Arnos Vale Cemetery...
Wrong Trousers at St Philip’s Marsh Nursery School
The School is going to be taking part in ‘Gromit Unleashed’ (this is very similar to the ‘Wow Gorilla’ project of 2011 which was very popular and the children really benefited from it). In order to raise the money to purchase the Gromit sculpture (all money raised...



