Plym Bridge Nursery School and Day Care, Plymouth
Plym Bridge Nursery School and Day Care is a nursery school for pupils aged 0 to 5 in Plymouth. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in March 2015. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in July 2024 did not change this grade.
- Ofsted
- Good (2015)
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Plym Bridge Nursery School and Day Care in detail
Who goes there
0% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 11.3% speak English as an additional language, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are White British (74%), Asian (10%) and Black (8%).
In 2026, 14 pupils (26.4%) received SEN support and 3 (5.7%) 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 Plymouth Rail Station, about 2.9 miles away in a straight line.
14 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Tor Bridge High (ne-bound), 150 metres away.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 118 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and criminal damage and arson. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Plymouth (196).
Sources: DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 2 years agoThis judgement is from March 2015, 11 years ago, longer than Ofsted's usual 4-year cycle: the school may have changed since.
Overall
Latest (ungraded) inspection: The school remains Good.
Ofsted's report, in its own words
What is it like to attend this school?
Plym Bridge Nursery School is an engaging and inclusive place to learn. There is a constant buzz of excitement across the setting. Adults know children and their families well. Pastoral support is strong. Many parents agree. One commented, 'My child has developed great relationships with staff and children. They have a great sense of belonging and are always excited when talking about their day.'
Children behave well and enjoy playing together. They know right from wrong. Children understand and follow the routines and expectations set out by the nursery. They are considerate and kind to one another. All of this enables a productive and orderly learning environment where children succeed.
What does the school do well and what does it need to do better?
The school has created a meaningful curriculum for all children. A clear focus on children's communication and language sits at the heart of the school's curriculum. This includes for those children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). The school closely checks on children's development. Children enthusiastically join in with stories, songs and rhymes. Staff reinforce key language through a range of activities and use repetition to consolidate understanding. Visual cues and clearly modelled talk support children's language development well. Staff understand the importance of listening to children and use this skilfully to build on what they know and can do. They ensure their interactions with children enable all to make progress. Secure relationships and quality conversations have a positive impact on children's readiness for school.
Children enjoy learning. They relish going outside and exploring as 'nature explorers'. Staff support children's knowledge and understanding of the world around them. Children listen well to instructions. Adults develop children's understanding of words such as 'antennae' and 'spiral'. However, the key knowledge, vocabulary and concepts the school want children to know are not clearly or precisely set out in some areas of learning. This means that not all children build on what they already know and can do.
From Ofsted's July 2024 ungraded inspection report: the opening paragraphs of each section, quoted word for word. Read the full report Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Good at its March 2015 inspection - up from Requires Improvement.
Rated Good for
Leadership & management.
At a Glance
0.0%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 1 nearby nursery school
Keep up with Plym Bridge Nursery School and Day Care
Getting There
Bus Stops
Free school transport
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Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 17
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 1
- Children hurt
- 2
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 17 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 1 serious and 16 slight.
2 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 2 on foot.
7 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 Plymouth is 22 (the median across 107 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 - Plymouth
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Plymouth
Across Plymouth council
Places available
3,165
Applications
2,761
Got 1st preference
91.7%
Got preferred school
98.9%
All secondary applications across Plymouth council (2026/27), not just this school.
Inspection History(8)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
14
SEN Support
3
EHC Plans
32.1%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
53
Total Pupils
35
Boys
18
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
7
Teachers
7.6:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£61,171
Mean salary
2026 data
Questions parents ask about Plym Bridge Nursery School and Day Care
What is Plym Bridge Nursery School and Day Care's Ofsted rating?
Plym Bridge Nursery School and Day Care's most recent Ofsted inspection, in July 2024, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in March 2015, it was rated Good.
What is the catchment area for Plym Bridge Nursery School and Day Care?
No fixed boundary. When Plym Bridge Nursery School and Day Care is oversubscribed, Plymouth allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
How many pupils go to Plym Bridge Nursery School and Day Care?
Plym Bridge Nursery School and Day Care has around 53 pupils on roll.
How do I apply to Plym Bridge Nursery School and Day Care?
Apply through Plymouth's coordinated admissions process, naming Plym Bridge Nursery School and Day Care 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 Plym Bridge Nursery School and Day Care?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 17 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 1 serious and 16 slight. 2 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 2 on foot. 7 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 Plymouth is 22 (the median across 107 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Plym Bridge Nursery School and Day Care?
Plym Bridge Nursery School and Day Care is at Miller Way, Estover, Plymouth, Devon, PL6 8UN.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)