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.
Our Setting Awarded the Outdoor Play and Learning Reflective Framework for Bristol Standard Pilot
Recently, our settings St Phillip's Marsh Nursery School and Cashmore Early Years Centre have had the opportunity to be a part of a new pilot scheme from the Bristol Standard. The pilot scheme incorporates the new reflective outdoor framework. Different settings were...
FREE Family Cooking Sessions Starting Soon!
Want to make simple, affordable meals your whole family will love? Join The Children's Kitchen's 'Feeding Your Family' sessions! If you join the course, you will get a free recipe booklet, spice kit, and food to take home! Sessions are available starting in January...
Celebrating Lunar New Year
Recently, we immersed ourselves in exploring and celebrating Lunar New Year traditions. As we learned about 2025 being the Year of the Snake, our children engaged in various sensory and cultural experiences. Through hands-on exploration, we investigated how noodles...
Local Family Activities at All Saints Church – Free Food and Fun!
All Saints Family Cafe is hosting free family sessions at Grove Road, Fishponds (BS16 2BW) on Tuesday 18th and Thursday 20th February, 3:00pm-5:00pm. Come along and enjoy sports and games, crafts, and activities for primary school-aged children. Free food will be...
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NEWSLETTER JANUARY 2025
Feeding your family
Want to make simple and affordable meals for your whole family? The Children’s Kitchen offer a four-week course to help people learn new skills and create tasty meals. If you join the course, you will get a free recipe booklet, spice kit, and food to take home!...




