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.
St Philip’s Marsh Nursery School Term Review and Christmas Celebrations
This term the children have been exploring mark making using big and small movements, developing both gross and fine motor control through varied mark-making experiences. There has been wonderful engagement with role play, particularly caring for babies, which helps...
Free Workshop to Support Families With School Place Applications
We understand that applying for a primary school reception place can be challenging for some families, particularly when English is not a first language or when navigating unfamiliar systems. To support parents and carers through this process, Schools of Sanctuary...
Free Parenting Programmes Starting in Bristol
We are delighted to share information about free parenting programmes available to families across Bristol, with new groups beginning in January and February. These programmes support parents and carers of children from birth to eight years old, including courses for...
Newsletter – December 2025
Coming up in December's newsletter from St Philip's Marsh Nursery School, you can read about the festive celebrations planned for the end of term, including Christmas parties for all classes, drop-in stay and play sessions where parents can join in with decorating and...
St Philip’s Marsh Oak Class Explores Mathematics
The children in Oak Class have been exploring different elements of mathematics through engaging hands-on activities. There has been a sustained interest in completing different types of puzzles, from inset puzzles to more complex ones where the children have to match...
St Philip’s Marsh Nursery School Explores Outdoor Art and Weather Play
Large-Scale Garden Art Children from our two-year-olds and three-year-olds have been making marks in the garden through exciting large-scale art experiences. We hung white sheets from the washing lines in the garden and used spray bottles filled with paint to...