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Nursery at Easton CofE Primary 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 If you spot anything outdated or inaccurate, please let us know.
A garden designed for discovery and an all-weather Forest School day give Easton's nursery a clear outdoor character. Children can join from their third birthday, taking a nursery place within Easton CofE Primary School on Beaufort Street in Bristol. The nursery combines activities led by adults with play children choose themselves.
At the inspection on 29 and 30 April 2025, Ofsted judged the school's early years provision Good. That judgement covers early years within the school; it is not a separate nursery inspection outcome.
Play has distinct spaces indoors. Children have areas for imaginative role-play, sensory exploration and creative activities, alongside spaces focused on language, discovery and solving problems. This gives them different ways to become involved: trying out ideas, exploring materials or using language in play.
Outside, the nursery garden is designed to support interaction between children and exploration of the natural world. The nursery aims to develop children's physical skills and emotional understanding through this space. Forest School takes up one day each week and continues in different weather conditions, making nature exploration a regular part of the nursery experience.
The Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) curriculum brings together learning and personal development. Here, that includes building vocabulary, exploring nature and learning to cooperate. In April 2025, vocabulary development started with the youngest children, supporting children learning English as an additional language. Early years children also began learning to read when they started school.
Storytelling adds a practical language activity: children in EYFS practise telling stories aloud and are encouraged to try new words in conversation. Daily opportunities to investigate the natural world involve asking questions and explaining ideas. These activities give children reasons to talk, listen and make sense of what they discover.
Every nursery child has a key worker. This adult learns about the child's preferences and ways of learning, then uses observation to plan support around individual needs. The role connects nursery and home, giving families a familiar point of contact around their child.
Learning to handle feelings is part of the early years experience. In April 2025, children were developing emotional control and learning to work with others. Those skills matter during shared play as well as adult-led activities.
Families can also speak confidentially with the school's SENCO about developmental or learning concerns. School support includes regular visits from a speech and language therapist, who assesses children with parental consent and trains a teaching assistant to run groups. Referrals to an educational psychologist and help accessing Send and You provide further routes for advice and family support.
Nursery attendance does not guarantee a Reception place. Families must make a separate application through Bristol City Council. For September 2026 entry, the deadline was 15 January 2026; that application cycle is now past.
For the 2025–2026 admissions cycle, nursery attendance conferred no Reception priority. The criteria prioritised children in care or previously in care, followed by siblings, with distance used to resolve competing applications. Familiarity with the school must therefore be kept separate from entitlement to a place.
The nursery offers 15-hour and 30-hour places, with timetables intended to fit family circumstances. Nursery hours are 09:00 to 15:10 on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday. Wednesday includes periods of 09:00 to 11:00 and 12:45 to 15:10. Confirm which Wednesday timetable applies to your child and agree collection arrangements with the nursery before planning childcare around these shorter periods.
Apply directly to the nursery by completing an application form or speaking to the school office. Visits can be booked by calling 0117 377 3070. The address is Beaufort Street, Easton, Bristol BS5 0SQ.
Parking. On-site parking is very limited, and visitors should request a space in advance. Nearby streets have parking restrictions, so allow time for the journey and parking arrangements.
Children can join from their third birthday.
The nursery has a garden designed for discovery and social interaction, plus one all-weather Forest School day each week.
Yes. Every nursery child is assigned a key worker who gets to know their preferences, observes their learning and plans around their needs.
No. A separate Reception application is required through Bristol City Council. Nursery attendance did not confer priority in the 2025–2026 admissions cycle.
Call 0117 377 3070 to book a visit. Request an on-site parking space in advance if you need one.
