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.
Oak Room News: Exploring Nature Through Minibeasts and Gardening
Minibeasts Galore! This term, the children in Oak Room have been immersed in the fascinating world of minibeasts! Our young explorers have been venturing into the garden, eagerly searching under logs and stones to discover the tiny creatures that call our outdoor...
Upcoming SEND and You Appointments
SEND and You can provide advice and support around: SEN support in schools, EHCPs, completing paperwork, your legal rights and much more! Bristol Parent Carers will also be offering a drop-in session at the Wellspring Settlement Family Centre, Barton Hill, BS5 0AX,...
Scooter And Bike Accessories Donation From Mico Scooters
Thanks to a donation from Micro Scooters, we now have additional scooter and bike accessories to support our active play activities. Micro is a family-originated brand that has become famous for its toddler scooters. Thank you so much, Micro. Our children will get so...
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!...






