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Nursery at Parson Street 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 If you spot anything outdated or inaccurate, please let us know.
Acorn Class has a meadow, a conservation area and climbing equipment within reach: this nursery draws on the grounds of its primary school as well as its own classroom. Parson Street’s nursery in Bedminster, Bristol, caters for three- and four-year-olds, with qualified teachers working alongside Early Years practitioners. Children start from the term after their third birthday, subject to places being available.
The nursery admission number is 32, organised into two groups attending for two and a half days. There are also 13 spaces for the funded 30-hour pattern. In July 2024, Ofsted graded the school’s early years provision Good. That judgement covers early years within the school, rather than a separately inspected nursery.
Play and adult-led learning work together here. The Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) curriculum builds from children’s existing skills and understanding, with exploration and experimentation alongside activities led by adults. Enquiry gives this a distinctive flavour: children imagine themselves as musicians, authors or engineers, using those roles to investigate ideas and express themselves. The emphasis is on trying things out.
Social learning is part of the day too. Children practise recognising feelings, managing their responses and forming relationships. The nursery aims to develop independence and curiosity through play, so solving a problem matters alongside the finished activity. Teachers and Early Years practitioners take part in training with colleagues across the school.
The purpose-built Acorn Class classroom opens directly onto a sizeable outdoor space, giving children room for imaginative play and physical activity. Beyond it, the meadow and conservation area extend the places they can explore; the playground adds climbing equipment. This makes outdoor learning more than a single play area. At selected times, nursery children use the outdoor space together with Reception children, creating opportunities to make friends across the two groups.
Settling begins with time together. During Term 6, nursery children can attend a play-and-stay session with their adult, and families are offered an induction meeting. The Early Years team also offers home visits in Term 1, and nursery children follow an induction period in September. These arrangements give children and adults opportunities to become familiar with the team before the usual routine takes hold.
Toileting is treated as a step towards independence. Families are encouraged to help children use the toilet independently, but staff support those who need assistance and discuss how to build that skill. Parents share medical needs, allergies, home languages and any existing support, giving the team practical information for everyday care.
Lunch can be a school meal or a packed lunch. Aspens prepares meals on site, with vegetarian, halal and vegan alternatives; specific dietary needs should be discussed with the office. Nursery meals are paid for in advance through Arbor. The school is nut free, and children have water at lunchtime and access to their bottles during the day.
For children with special educational needs or disabilities, the school’s support arrangements include individual Provision Plans reviewed with families three times a year. Weekly SENDCo drop-ins and termly SEN coffee mornings provide further opportunities for discussion. Parents can contact the SEND team through the office or at sendco@parsonstreet.com.
Nursery attendance does not guarantee a Reception place and gives no priority for the September 2027 intake. Families must make a separate application through their home local authority’s Common Application Form by the deadline for their intake. For Bristol families, Reception admissions are coordinated by Bristol City Council.
Practical familiarity is a separate benefit. Sharing the outdoor area at selected times introduces nursery children to Reception peers, while the nursery team works with Reception colleagues on preparation for the next stage. Those relationships support transition; they do not change how places are allocated.
This is term-time provision. Funded 15-hour attendance follows one of two fixed patterns: Monday and Tuesday, 08:50 to 15:20, plus Wednesday morning, 08:50 to 11:30; or Wednesday afternoon, 13:00 to 15:20, followed by Thursday and Friday, 08:50 to 15:20. Wednesday therefore divides the two groups’ weeks.
Families qualifying for the government scheme can access funded 30-hour spaces, with attendance Monday to Friday, 08:50 to 15:20. The Nest provides breakfast and after-school care on site for nursery children, staffed by school employees. Ask the school for current charges for meals and additional care.
To enquire or arrange a tour, call the office on 0117 903 0226. Nursery applications are returned to the school. Completing an application does not guarantee either a nursery place or the requested session pattern, so families should base childcare arrangements on the offer they receive.
Acorn Class caters for three- and four-year-olds. Children are eligible to start in the term after turning three, subject to available places.
No. The nursery operates during term time.
Yes. Nursery children can use The Nest’s breakfast and after-school care, which runs on site with school-employed staff.
No, nursery attendance gives no priority for the September 2027 intake and does not guarantee a place. A separate application through the child’s home local authority is required.
Families are encouraged to develop independent toileting, but staff support children who need help and can discuss ways to build independence.
