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 Fir Class Explores Mark-Making
Fir Class has been exploring various mark-making examples this week, experimenting with a range of different media from paint to chalk, and even mud and water! This diverse exploration helps children understand that marks can be made in many ways, whilst they discover...
St Philip’s Marsh Fir Class Explores Construction
Fir Class has been exploring various construction examples this week, working on both large-scale and small-scale projects. The children have been working independently or together, either coming up with their own ideas or collaborating to bring shared visions to...
February Half Term Free Family Meal at St Anne’s House
St Anne's House Cibomatto Canteen in Brislington is offering free family meals during the February half term, providing families with an opportunity to enjoy a hot meal together. The meals are available from 12pm to 1pm on Tuesday 17th, Wednesday 18th, Thursday 19th...
Best Start in Life: Family Survey
Bristol will have a new Best Start in Life Plan from 1st April 2026. This plan is about making sure every baby, child, and family gets the right support from pregnancy to age five. Family Hubs, midwives, health visitors, speech and language teams,...
Newsletter – January 2026
Coming up in January's newsletter from St Philip's Marsh Nursery School you can read about the welcome back to the new term, with updates from all the classes including new children settling into Elm Class, Beech Class exploring ice and water in the cold weather...
Navigation and Nurture – A Monthly Group for Parents and Carers
We would like to share with you information about a support group for parents and carers of children with complex medical needs. Navigation and Nurture is a monthly group for parents who have a child with a profound disability and/or medical complexities. The sessions...






