The FMS Inspection Score is FindMySchool's proprietary analysis based on official Ofsted and ISI inspection reports. It converts ratings into a standardised 1–10 scale for fair comparison across all schools in England.
Disclaimer: The FMS Inspection Score is an independent analysis by FindMySchool. It is not endorsed by or affiliated with Ofsted or ISI. Always refer to the official Ofsted or ISI report for the full picture of a school’s inspection outcome.
Nursery at E-Act the Kingfisher School
Last reviewed: October 2026 · Inspection data and key information above update regularly, however, this review below is refreshed bi-annually and may not reflect recent changes. Contact the nursery directly to confirm current arrangements. If you spot anything outdated or inaccurate, please let us know.
Daily outdoor learning and a home visit for every new nursery child give Kingfisher’s early years provision its character. Nursery places are for children aged 3, within E-Act the Kingfisher School on Lichfield Road in St Anne’s Park, Bristol. Elm is the nursery class. An early years teacher works alongside early years practitioners, giving children teaching and practical support within the same team.
Indoor and outdoor spaces are used each day, so learning extends beyond the classroom. The early years curriculum follows the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS), bringing together seven areas of development. For parents, that means attention to conversation, physical skills and relationships alongside early literacy, mathematics, creativity and understanding the world.
Speaking and listening sit alongside learning to manage feelings and become more independent. Movement, coordination and self-care are part of the curriculum too. Music, role-play and art give children ways to express ideas, while work with numbers, measures and shapes introduces mathematical thinking. These are connected parts of early learning rather than a day built solely around reading and writing.
Exploration has a concrete place here. Early years science includes investigating plants, animals and life cycles, as well as handling materials. Children practise looking closely and asking questions. Early history starts with familiar sequences: their own day, week and school year. That makes the idea of time relevant to their experience.
Playing and Exploring, Active Learning, and Creating and Thinking Critically also shape the curriculum. The emphasis is on trying unfamiliar things, sustaining interest and making connections between experiences. For children, this means learning includes developing their own ideas and choosing how to approach a task.
Ofsted judged early years provision Good at the inspection on 11 and 12 July 2023. Adults demonstrated complete sentences, helping children develop language and communicate feelings. That is a useful link between learning and everyday emotional needs.
Every child joining the nursery receives a home visit. This gives families an opportunity to discuss their child with staff. Where additional transition support is needed, the early years lead and SENDCo can develop an individual plan with the family.
Parents with concerns about development or learning can speak to their child’s teacher or key worker. In July 2023, children’s additional needs were identified from the start of the early years foundation stage, and staff received help to provide suitable support. Early identification matters: support can begin while children are establishing their first school routines.
For children on the SEND register, support plans are reviewed three times a year and shared at parents’ evenings. The school uses Assess, Plan, Do, Review, a cycle of identifying needs, arranging help and checking its effect. Families can also book meetings with the SENDCo during the year, giving them a route to discuss changing needs.
Nursery attendance does not guarantee a Reception place, and children do not transfer automatically. Families must make a separate application through their home local authority. For September 2027 entry, the closing date is 15 January 2027. Nursery attendance carries no priority under the 2027–2028 oversubscription criteria.
Transition activities are separate from that admissions decision. New Reception children have open mornings, stay-and-play sessions and parent information sessions in term 6. Additional transition support can be tailored individually, helping children become familiar with their next stage.
The nursery morning session runs from 8.45am to 11.45am. Kingfisher also offers 30 hours a week for eligible nursery pupils. Eligibility is an essential condition of that longer weekly offer; it should not be read as a universal entitlement for every child attending.
Nursery enquiries go directly to the school office, which also handles requests to arrange a visit. Contact the team on 0117 456 5989 or email info@kfs.e-act.org.uk. The nursery’s address is Lichfield Road, St Anne’s Park, Bristol, BS4 4BJ.
Nursery places are for children aged 3 years.
The morning session runs from 8.45am to 11.45am. The school also offers 30 hours a week for eligible nursery pupils.
Every child joining the nursery receives a home visit. Individual transition plans can be developed for children needing additional support.
No. A separate application is required through the home local authority, and nursery attendance gives no priority under the 2027–2028 criteria. Applications for September 2027 entry close on 15 January 2027.
Contact the school office directly on 0117 456 5989 or email info@kfs.e-act.org.uk. Families can also request a visit.
