St Pauls Nursery School & Children's Centre, Bristol
St Pauls Nursery School & Children's Centre is a nursery school for pupils aged 3 to 5 in Bristol. It was rated Outstanding at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in July 2015. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in July 2024 did not change this grade.
- Ofsted
- Outstanding (2015)
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
St Pauls Nursery School & Children's Centre in detail
Who goes there
8.9% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 23% speak English as an additional language, according to the 2026 school census.
In 2026, 19 pupils (14.1%) received SEN support and 0 (0%) 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 Montpelier Rail Station, about 680 metres away (roughly a 8-minute walk).
6 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Brigstocke Road (ne-bound), 190 metres away.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 1677 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and shoplifting. That is well above the typical figure around schools in Bristol, City of (417), as is usual near a town centre.
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 July 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 Outstanding.
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's July 2024 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
This nursery creates a warm, welcoming environment where children feel safe and confident to learn. Staff are highly trained in child development and use this expertise to tailor learning to each child's needs while maintaining ambitious expectations for progress. The school works closely with parents as true partners, valuing their input and involving them fully in their child's journey.
Key Strengths
- Strong partnerships with parents who are fully involved in their child's learning and development plans
- Expert staff use of assessment to identify and reduce barriers to learning while maintaining high ambition for all children
- Excellent teaching of early mathematics with real-life problem-solving activities built into daily routines
- Deep understanding of how young children develop, leading to exceptional interactions and continuous learning opportunities
- Inclusive approach that values each child's personal history and cultural background, helping them feel understood and secure
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective.
Extracurricular Activities
Out and about bus trips to explore Bristol and beyond
St Paul's Nursery School & Children's Centre continues to be an outstanding school where children are happy, confident learners who settle quickly and benefit from expert staff support and a thoroughly inclusive curriculum.
At a Glance
8.9%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby nursery schools
Keep up with St Pauls Nursery School & Children's Centre
Getting There
Train Stations
Bus Stops
Free school transport
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You apply to the council where you live. St Pauls Nursery School & Children's Centre 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
- 173
- Fatal
- 1
- Serious
- 46
- Children hurt
- 11
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 173 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: 1 fatal, 46 serious and 126 slight.
11 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 5 on foot, 1 on a bicycle and 5 in a vehicle or otherwise.
32 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(7)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
19
SEN Support
0
EHC Plans
14.1%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
135
Total Pupils
68
Boys
67
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
9
Teachers
15.0:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£50,240
Mean salary
2026 data
Questions parents ask about St Pauls Nursery School & Children's Centre
What is St Pauls Nursery School & Children's Centre's Ofsted rating?
St Pauls Nursery School & Children's Centre's most recent Ofsted inspection, in July 2024, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in July 2015, it was rated Outstanding.
What is the catchment area for St Pauls Nursery School & Children's Centre?
No fixed boundary. When St Pauls Nursery School & Children's Centre is oversubscribed, Bristol, City of allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
How many pupils go to St Pauls Nursery School & Children's Centre?
St Pauls Nursery School & Children's Centre has around 135 pupils on roll. 9% are eligible for free school meals.
How do I apply to St Pauls Nursery School & Children's Centre?
Apply through Bristol, City of's coordinated admissions process, naming St Pauls Nursery School & Children's Centre 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 St Pauls Nursery School & Children's Centre?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 173 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: 1 fatal, 46 serious and 126 slight. 11 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 5 on foot, 1 on a bicycle and 5 in a vehicle or otherwise. 32 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 St Pauls Nursery School & Children's Centre?
St Pauls Nursery School & Children's Centre is at Little Bishop Street, St Paul's, Bristol, BS2 9JF.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)