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Nursery at Woodlands Academy
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 If you spot anything outdated or inaccurate, please let us know.
Early writing starts in play here. In July 2022, nursery children were choosing writing activities for themselves and beginning to learn sounds, giving their independent play a clear connection to early literacy. Woodlands Academy’s nursery serves three- and four-year-olds in Stockwood, Bristol, within the primary school.
Ofsted judged the school’s early years provision Good at the inspection on 12 and 13 July 2022. That judgement covers early years within the school, rather than a separately inspected nursery.
Independent play had a practical role in learning in July 2022: children chose to write and explored initial sounds. These are small but meaningful steps towards understanding how spoken sounds connect with written language. The emphasis was on beginning those skills during the nursery years.
Mathematics also involved securing understanding before introducing the next idea. In July 2022, children in early years practised and consolidated their learning before progressing to new concepts. For parents, the useful distinction is the pace: building confidence with an idea comes before adding another layer. Together, these early years foundation stage findings give concrete examples of learning through independent activity and practice.
Accessibility needs deserve an early conversation. The school occupies one building with two levels and has no lift to the upper floor. Families whose children have mobility needs should discuss how their child would use the spaces involved in nursery provision, rather than assume that the building’s layout suits them.
Woodlands aims to make reasonable adjustments for disabled pupils where practicable. Families are asked to share information about disabilities, other relevant conditions and previous learning support so that the school can assess what adjustments are needed. Where a child has an Education, Health and Care plan, the school works with the local authority to deliver the identified provision. This makes sharing a child’s needs part of preparation for starting.
Nursery attendance does not guarantee a Reception place. Families must make a separate application through the normal admissions process and meet the deadline for their child’s entry year. The application route is Bristol City Council’s school admissions service.
Keep that application separate from the nursery decision. Learning early sounds and choosing to write can prepare a child for later learning, but educational preparation does not secure admission. Choose the nursery for the provision itself and complete the Reception application as a distinct step.
Children can begin nursery in the term following their third birthday. An application can be made during the preceding term, before that birthday, for a start the next term. Families need to provide a birth certificate for their child and evidence of their address.
For nursery admissions enquiries, call the school office on 0117 353 3506. The office also helps families complete the application form. Woodlands Academy is on Whittock Road, Stockwood, Bristol, BS14 8DQ.
Children can start in the term after their third birthday. Applications can be made in the term before that birthday for entry the following term.
Early years provision was judged Good at the school’s Ofsted inspection on 12 and 13 July 2022. This was a school inspection, not a separate nursery inspection.
In July 2022, nursery children learnt initial sounds and chose writing during independent play. Children in early years also consolidated mathematical learning before moving to new concepts.
No. A separate Reception application is required through Bristol City Council’s school admissions service.
Call the school office on 0117 353 3506. Families applying need their child’s birth certificate and proof of address.
