St Pauls Nursery School & Children's Centre, Bristol
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 2 years agoOverall
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
St Paul's creates a warm, friendly environment where all children are welcomed and valued. The outstanding teaching engages children in exciting learning both indoors and outdoors, with particular strengths in early writing and numeracy. Staff quickly identify each child's individual needs and adjust activities to help them progress, working closely with parents and outside agencies to ensure every child succeeds.
Key Strengths
- Outstanding teaching with staff using excellent questioning to assess children's learning
- Exceptional teaching of early writing and numeracy integrated throughout the school day
- Strong bilingual support for children learning English as an additional language
- Inspirational leadership with a clear vision for excellence and high expectations for all
- Excellent partnerships with parents and outside agencies to support individual children's needs
Areas for Improvement
- Ensure all staff are confident in using new technology with children and when assessing their progress
Safeguarding
Safeguarding is very effective and fully meets statutory requirements, with staff aware of how to keep children safe through routine risk assessments and strong family relationships.
Extracurricular Activities
Breakfast club, school visits (e.g. Blaise Castle), end of year celebration events
St Paul's Nursery School & Children's Centre is an outstanding nursery school where children enjoy learning in a warm, welcoming environment. Children make outstanding progress with high-quality teaching and strong support for their individual needs.
At a Glance
8.9%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
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)
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