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.
World Book Day celebration success
Thank you so much to the staff, children and parents/carers who took part in World Book Day on Wednesday 1 March. There was an amazing array of staff and children dressed up in pyjamas and as characters from books. The celebration included our favourite books being...
New publications for parents
We have recently updated several booklets to help parents with their child's learning at home. These can be downloaded here or a copy picked up from the Reception desk. Please help yourself. Helping your child at home - Reading - Reading will help parents encourage...
Free Community Learning courses available
Please find attached free Community Learning courses which are available: Community Learning - Health and Social Care Community Learning - Help with finance
Continue to show support for School Crossing Patrol
As you know the School Crossing Patrol service is under threat. The Local Authority will be visiting the School during March to make an assessment of this service for our Nursery. Please continue to show your support for this invaluable service.
School Photographer on Thursday 9 February
Next Thursday (9th February), Tempest Photography Company will be taking individual photographs and family photographs with siblings, if requested. If you would like a photograph of your child with their brother or sister you will need to stay with them. This...
Please come along to Talk & Explore tomorrow morning
‘Talk and Explore’ session run by a Speech and Language Therapist to learn new songs, pick up tips for talking and playing with your children - Thursday 2 February (10.00 -11.00 am).



