Filton Avenue Nursery School, Bristol
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 1 year agoOverall
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
This nursery excels at preparing children for primary school through warm, caring relationships and thoughtful routines. Children develop as confident, enthusiastic learners through interesting activities, play with peers, and consistent support from key staff. The school makes every child feel they matter, with particular strength in supporting children with additional needs and those learning English as an additional language.
Key Strengths
- Exceptional leadership with ambitious vision for all children's success
- Excellent support for children with special educational needs and those learning English as an additional language
- Carefully planned curriculum with strong focus on storytelling, language development, and early maths
- Rich outdoor learning experiences including woodland and forest school
- Strong safeguarding culture with positive family relationships
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective, with strong culture, detailed knowledge of each child, close partnership with other agencies, and investment in improved reporting systems.
Extracurricular Activities
Woodland learning, forest school, breakfast club, after-school care
Filton Avenue Nursery School continues to be an outstanding school that provides an excellent start to children's education. Home visits, welcoming routines, and strong staff relationships prepare children exceptionally well for primary school.
At a Glance
31.1%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
22 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View - % who strongly agree or agree
Class Sizes
0.0
Avg class size
0
Total classes
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
Area Demand Pressure - Bristol
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Admissions Demand - Bristol, City of
Places available
4,552
Applications
4,544
Got 1st preference
82.1%
Got preferred school
95.9%
Secondary admissions across Bristol, City of (2025/26)
Inspection History(8)
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SEN Provision
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Pupil Demographics
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