Bristol has 12 nursery schools with a published Ofsted grade. At their latest inspection 4 were outstanding or exceptional and 92% good or better, against 97% of nursery schools across England. The most recent was inspected on 23 Jun 2026. Source: Ofsted inspection reports (Open Government Licence v3).
- 4 outstanding or exceptional
- 7 good, strong or expected
- 1 requires improvement or needs attention
- 0 inadequate or urgent improvement
| Nursery schools | Latest grade | Inspected | Postcode area |
|---|---|---|---|
| Filton Avenue Nursery School | Outstanding | 13 Jan 2016 | BS7 |
| Hartcliffe Nursery School and Children's Centre | Outstanding | 3 Oct 2014 | BS13 |
| Redcliffe Childrens Centre and Maintained Nursery School | Outstanding | 26 Sept 2017 | BS1 |
| St Pauls Nursery School & Children's Centre | Outstanding | 10 Jul 2015 | BS2 |
| Ilminster Avenue Nursery School | Good | 25 Apr 2019 | BS4 |
| Knowle West Early Years Centre | Good | 20 Apr 2023 | BS4 |
| Little Hayes Nursery School | Expected | 23 Jun 2026 | BS16 |
| Rosemary Nursery School and Children's Centre | Good | 9 May 2024 | BS2 |
| St Philips Marsh Nursery School and Barton Hill Childrens Centre/Cashmore Early Years Centre | Good | 19 Sept 2017 | BS2 |
| St Werburghs Park Nursery School | Good | 20 Nov 2018 | BS2 |
| The Limes Nursery School | Good | 20 Feb 2018 | BS5 |
| Speedwell Nursery School | Requires improvement | 15 Jun 2022 | BS5 |