St Werburghs Park Nursery School, Bristol
St Werburghs Park Nursery School is a nursery school for pupils aged 2 to 4 in Bristol. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in January 2015. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in March 2024 did not change this grade.
- Ofsted
- Good (2015)
Data last updated 27 Oct 2026
St Werburghs Park Nursery School in detail
Who goes there
27.4% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 31% speak English as an additional language, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are Asian (25%), White British (23%) and Black (20%).
In 2026, 6 pupils (7.1%) received SEN support and 1 (1.2%) 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 Stapleton Road Rail Station, about 520 metres away (roughly a 6-minute walk).
4 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Stafford Road (sw-bound), 130 metres away.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 974 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 · 3 years agoThis judgement is from January 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 Insights
From Ofsted's March 2024 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
St Werburgh's is a nurturing nursery where staff are respectful and have high expectations of every child. Children develop confidence and curiosity through exploration, and the school places real emphasis on communication and reading. The nursery is particularly strong at supporting children with additional needs and helping all children learn about their community and understand different cultures.
Key Strengths
- Strong focus on communication and language development with investment in staff training showing positive impact
- Staff have high expectations and skilfully support children to understand emotions and resolve conflict
- Children with SEND are well supported to progress through the curriculum
- Rich experiences help children understand the wider world and learn importance of fairness and respect
- Adults know children well and encourage them to be confident explorers
Areas for Improvement
- Not all curriculum areas are fully embedded - some are still developing
- Staff across the school don't all have the necessary subject knowledge to deepen children's understanding
- Some staff don't capitalize on opportunities to deepen children's learning through careful conversation in mathematics and other areas
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective, with the school creating an open and positive culture that puts children's needs first.
Extracurricular Activities
External visits and trips
St Werburgh's Park Nursery School is a friendly and inclusive nursery that continues to be judged as good. The school is ambitious for all children and provides a calm, happy learning environment where children develop positive attitudes to learning.
At a Glance
27.4%
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 Werburghs Park Nursery School
Getting There
Train Stations
Bus Stops
Free school transport
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You apply to the council where you live. St Werburghs Park 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
- 47
- Fatal
- 1
- Serious
- 5
- Children hurt
- 1
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 47 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: 1 fatal, 5 serious and 41 slight.
1 child aged 0 to 15 was hurt: 1 on foot.
11 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(6)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
6
SEN Support
1
EHC Plans
8.3%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
84
Total Pupils
43
Boys
41
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
5
Teachers
16.8:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£58,188
Mean salary
2026 data
Questions parents ask about St Werburghs Park Nursery School
What is St Werburghs Park Nursery School's Ofsted rating?
St Werburghs Park Nursery School's most recent Ofsted inspection, in March 2024, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in January 2015, it was rated Good.
What is the catchment area for St Werburghs Park Nursery School?
No fixed boundary. When St Werburghs Park 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 St Werburghs Park Nursery School?
St Werburghs Park Nursery School has around 84 pupils on roll. 27% are eligible for free school meals.
How do I apply to St Werburghs Park Nursery School?
Apply through Bristol, City of's coordinated admissions process, naming St Werburghs Park 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 St Werburghs Park Nursery School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 47 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: 1 fatal, 5 serious and 41 slight. 1 child aged 0 to 15 was hurt: 1 on foot. 11 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 Werburghs Park Nursery School?
St Werburghs Park Nursery School is at Glenfrome Road, St Werburghs, Bristol, BS2 9UX.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)