The Limes Nursery School, Bristol
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 3 years agoOverall
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
The Limes Nursery School excels at making children feel welcome and secure while supporting their learning. Teachers plan engaging activities based on children's interests, and children with additional needs receive sensitive, excellent support. Parents highly value the caring approach and the detailed 'Learning Journey' records that track their child's development.
Key Strengths
- Children make good progress in speaking, listening, and physical development
- Children with special educational needs and those learning English as an additional language receive excellent support
- Parents have very positive views about the school's care and their children's learning
- Behavior is good and children feel safe and secure
- The headteacher has established effective systems for monitoring children's progress
Areas for Improvement
- Teaching is not yet outstanding - teachers don't always help children know what they can do to improve
- Adults' questions don't always encourage children to think about other possible options
- Fewer opportunities for more able children to develop number and communication skills outdoors
Safeguarding
Safeguarding is effective - the school's work to keep children safe and secure is good, with well-established security arrangements and clear policies in place.
The Limes Nursery School is a good school where children settle quickly and make good progress, particularly in speaking and listening skills. Since the headteacher's appointment, teaching has improved and the rate of children's progress has increased.
At a Glance
31.0%
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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Pupil Demographics
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