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.
Muddy Fun and Healthy Smiles in Oak Room
The children in Oak Room have been thoroughly enjoying the recent spring rain and downpours, which have transformed our outdoor mud pit into an even muddier playground. This enhanced muddy environment has provided fantastic opportunities for rich sensory exploration,...
Free Parenting Support Groups Available in Bristol
Bristol Family Hubs are offering free parenting groups for families with children aged 0-8 years, including the "Parenting Puzzle" programme specifically designed for parents of 0-5-year-olds. These professionally led workshops cover essential topics such as...
Local Play Workshop Opportunity for Families
We're excited to share details of an excellent free workshop happening locally that might interest our families! The University of Bristol is hosting an interactive children's play workshop on Saturday, 14th June from 10 am - 2:30 pm at the Travelling Light Theatre...
Fir Class Explores Nature Through Gardening and Mini Beast Investigations
The children in Fir class have been deeply engaged in hands-on gardening experiences this term, developing their understanding of plant growth and life cycles. They have enthusiastically planted seeds, tended to their garden plots, and celebrated the successful...
Oak Room Explores Nature’s Treasures in Sunny Garden Adventures
The children in Oak Room at St Philip's Marsh Nursery School have been making the most of the beautiful sunny weather by exploring natural resources and creating stunning transient art and patterns in the garden. Using wooden cable reels as their canvas, our young...
Join the Big Brush Club Competition and Oral Health Webinars!
Big Brush Competition - Singing and Colouring for Healthy Smiles! St Philip's Marsh Nursery School is excited to share an opportunity for our families to participate in NHS England's Big Brush Club competition! This initiative aims to raise awareness about the...