Filton Avenue Nursery School, Bristol
Filton Avenue Nursery School is a nursery school for pupils aged 2 to 4 in Bristol. It was rated Outstanding at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in January 2016. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in April 2025 did not change this grade.
- Ofsted
- Outstanding (2016)
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Filton Avenue Nursery School in detail
Filton Avenue Nursery School in its own words
From the headteacher's welcome: "It has been wonderful to welcome children back to Acorns Room at Filton Avenue Nursery School for the start of a new term. We were delighted to see familiar faces returning and to say hello to lots of new children and families joining us for the first time."
The school runs a breakfast club from 8:00am and after-school care.
Headteacher's welcome (school website)Wraparound care (school website)
Source: The school's own website
What parents say
22 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about Filton Avenue Nursery School (as of September 2025): 96% would recommend the school, 100% say their child is happy there and 100% of those with a view say bullying is dealt with well.
The strongest agreement was that the school deals with bullying well (among parents with a view) (100%); the weakest, that the school has high expectations for their child (86%).
Who goes there
36.3% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 35% speak English as an additional language, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are White British (40%), Asian (19%) and Black (14%).
In 2026, 14 pupils (8.9%) received SEN support and 2 (1.3%) had an education, health and care plan. The most common need among them is speech, language and communication needs.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Ashley Down, about 0.8 miles away in a straight line.
12 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Horfield Health Centre (w-bound), 100 metres away.
Sources: Ofsted Parent View; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport)
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 2 years agoThis judgement is from January 2016, 10 years ago, longer than Ofsted's usual 4-year cycle: the school may have changed since.
Overall
Latest (ungraded) inspection: Standards have been maintained.
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's April 2025 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
Children love coming to this inclusive nursery where staff know them well and genuinely care about their development. The school creates a harmonious learning environment with clear routines where children feel confident to explore, learn, and play safely together. Staff are particularly skilled at supporting children with additional needs and building strong foundations for reading, communication, and emotional skills ahead of primary school.
Key Strengths
- Highly effective leadership with passion for giving every child a stimulating education
- Strong focus on communication development integrated into all learning activities
- Excellent support for children with SEND who are fully included and quickly identified
- Nurturing culture that helps children develop independence and emotional skills
- Well-resourced outdoor spaces and carefully chosen books linked to all areas of learning
Areas for Improvement
- Some staff need more consistent proficiency in delivering the curriculum as intended so children's learning is more secure
- Opportunities for children to practise previously taught skills during play are not always fully exploited
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective with clear systems in place to keep children safe.
Extracurricular Activities
Before- and after-school club, cultural celebrations including Eid, Chinese New Year and Diwali
Filton Avenue Nursery School has maintained its outstanding standards with effective leadership and a strong commitment to inclusive education. Children thrive in a friendly environment where they are well-known and supported to achieve their potential.
At a Glance
36.3%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
22 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View, responses as at September 2025 - % who strongly agree or agree
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby nursery schools
Latest from Filton Avenue Nursery School
Is My Child Too Ill for Nursery?
2 Oct 2026
Welcome Back to Filton Avenue Nursery School
2 Oct 2026
Please Bear With Us: Phone and Internet Currently Down
25 Sep 2026
Support the New Lockleaze Community Café and Library
18 Sep 2026
A Warm Welcome To Acorns Room
18 Sep 2026
Support for Families in North Bristol
17 Sep 2026
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Getting There
Bus Stops
Free school transport
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You apply to the council where you live. Filton Avenue Nursery School is in Bristol, City of; for families living there:
- Bristol, City of's school travel policy: Home to school travel policy
- How to apply: Apply online for home school travel support
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 25
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 10
- Children hurt
- 1
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 25 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 10 serious and 15 slight.
1 child aged 0 to 15 was hurt: 1 on foot.
6 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included.
The typical figure for schools in Bristol, City of is 27 (the median across 175 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
Commute and house prices
Capacity & Demand
Area Demand Pressure - Bristol
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Bristol
Across Bristol, City of council
Places available
4,580
Applications
4,426
Got 1st preference
84.0%
Got preferred school
96.7%
All secondary applications across Bristol, City of council (2026/27), not just this school.
Inspection History(8)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
14
SEN Support
2
EHC Plans
10.2%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
157
Total Pupils
88
Boys
69
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
7
Teachers
22.4:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£53,141
Mean salary
2026 data
Questions parents ask about Filton Avenue Nursery School
What is Filton Avenue Nursery School's Ofsted rating?
Filton Avenue Nursery School's most recent Ofsted inspection, in April 2025, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in January 2016, it was rated Outstanding.
What is the catchment area for Filton Avenue Nursery School?
No fixed boundary. When Filton Avenue Nursery School is oversubscribed, Bristol, City of allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
How many pupils go to Filton Avenue Nursery School?
Filton Avenue Nursery School has around 157 pupils on roll. 36% are eligible for free school meals.
How do I apply to Filton Avenue Nursery School?
Apply through Bristol, City of's coordinated admissions process, naming Filton Avenue Nursery School on your application. The national closing date in England is 31 October for secondary places and 15 January for primary places, in the year before your child starts.
How many road collisions happen near Filton Avenue Nursery School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 25 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 10 serious and 15 slight. 1 child aged 0 to 15 was hurt: 1 on foot. 6 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included. The typical figure for schools in Bristol, City of is 27 (the median across 175 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Filton Avenue Nursery School?
Filton Avenue Nursery School is at Blakeney Road, Horfield, Bristol, BS7 0DL.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)