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 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...
Newsletter – November 2025
Coming up in November's newsletter from St Philip's Marsh Nursery School, you can read about what the children have been enjoying across all the classes, from building towers and structures in Elm Class to exploring autumn leaves and making playdough in Beech Class,...
Beech Class are Exploring Colours, Nature and Feelings Through Play
Recently, the children in Beech Class have been enjoying the story Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See? This popular book has helped them learn about colours, and some children can even predict which coloured animal appears next in the story. This activity...
Winter Health and Flu Vaccinations
Bristol City Council has asked us to share the attached letter with all parents regarding the rise in flu cases this winter. The letter outlines how to access flu vaccinations for children aged 2-3 (via your GP or a local pharmacy) and provides guidance on managing...
Thank You Micro Scooters
We’re pleased to share that Micro Scooters are supporting our nursery by donating some Micro Scooter products. Micro are known for their innovative scooters - and now also sell a compact pushchair, perfect for little ones.






