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 Beech Room – March 14th 2025
Building with Blocks The children in Beech class have been building lots with the classroom bricks. They have built towers and made enclosures for people and animals. To link in with this interest, our story is the three little pigs. Some children have been saying the...
SEND Support Services for Parents and Carers
SEND and You Appointments - March 26th, 2025 SEND and You will offer free 1:1 appointments at Wellspring Settlement Family Centre, Barton Hill, BS5 0AX, on Wednesday, March 26th, 2025. Appointments are available at 12:30 p.m., 12:50 p.m., 1:10 p.m., and 1:30 p.m. SEND...
Should I Keep My Child Off School?
We would like to provide all our families with some helpful information about deciding when to keep your child home when they are sick and when it is safe for them to return to nursery. We understand that in some circumstances keeping a child home can be a difficult...
Campaign, Stay & Play for families who rent
We’re supporting the Bristol Fair Renting Campaign – a local, renter-led group who are fighting for housing justice for those impacted by the broken renting system in Bristol. The campaign has just launched a new Campaign, Stay & Play group in Redfield for...
Measles Letter for Parents and Carers
We have received a letter from Bristol City Council about an increase in measles cases in Bristol since the 16th of December 2024. Measles can spread very easily among those who are unvaccinated. Approximately 17% of 5-year-old children in Bristol have not had the MMR...
School Holiday Food and Fun
You and your family are invited to join The Swannery at the Wellspring Settlement for a day of crafts, games and food on Monday the 17th February and Wednesday the 19th of February. The event will be taking place at The Swannery, Wellspring Settlement, 43 Ducie Road,...






