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.
Nursery provision for 0-3 year olds at the Meriton
St Philip’s Marsh Nursery School offers 15 hours free early education per week for all children from the term after their third birthday. We can also offer free places for 2 year old children at Cashmore Early Years Centre in Barton Hill. The Meriton (next door) is...
Government introduction of 30 hours per week free education
From September 2017 the Nursery School will be offering 30 hours per week for 38 weeks per year free education and care to families who meet the government guidelines. Families with both parents working 16 hours or more per week and lone parents who are working 16...
Save our crossing patrols in Bristol
Bristol City Council are thinking about cutting 80 school crossing patrols across Bristol and as a result it could mean children all over Bristol will be in danger when they walk to school. The Council are currently running a consultation on this so we have a real...
Please help to save our nursery schools
The Government's consultation paper (Early Years Funding: changes to funding for 3 & 4 year olds 11/8/16) outlines proposals that will leave nursery schools financially nonviable, potentially forcing them to close. This funding will not cover basic costs, let...
Police van visits school
There was great excitement when Adam, Darren and Amie from Avon and Somerset Police brought their van to Nursery on Wednesday morning. The children were able to explore the van, try on hats, hold riot shields and look and listen when the sirens and lights were set...
Parent Governor Vacancy
Would you like to be more involved in your child education? If so, why not consider becoming a school governor at St Philip's Marsh Nursery School and Barton Hill Children's Centre/Cashmore Early Years Centre. What do governors do? Oversee the budget; help recruit...