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St Pauls Nursery School & Children's Centre

Bristol, City of, BS2 9JFNurseryAges 3–5MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Outstanding
Jul 2024
KS2 Results
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Competition
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About St Pauls Nursery School & Children's Centre

St Pauls Nursery School & Children's Centre stands out sharply against the Bristol local authority average for nursery schools. Of the 12 state nursery schools in the city, only three hold an Outstanding rating from Ofsted, and this school is one of them. Its most recent ungraded inspection in July 2024 confirmed it 'remains Outstanding', a rating it has held consistently across both its previous graded inspections. The school's early years provision, leadership and management, and overall effectiveness have all been judged Outstanding, with the earliest graded inspection on record also awarding top marks. For parents in Bristol, this places St Pauls in a small, high-performing group — the nearest other Outstanding nursery, Redcliffe Childrens Centre and Maintained Nursery School, is 1.9 km away. With 132 children aged 3 to 5, the school serves a notably diverse intake: 20.5 per cent of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well above the national average for this age group, suggesting the school successfully supports families from a wide range of backgrounds.

Key Details

School TypeNursery (State)
Age Range3 to 5 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressLittle Bishop Street, Bristol, Bristol, City of, BS2 9JF
HeadteacherLucy Driver
Local AuthorityBristol, City of
Number of Pupils132
Free School Meals (FSM)20.5%
Nursery ClassesYes

Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

17 Jul 2024
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Overall Effectiveness
Outstanding
Leadership & Management
Outstanding
Early Years Provision
Outstanding

Latest monitoring visit (17 Jul 2024): School remains Outstanding

Source: Ofsted, 7 Sept 2015. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

5
Sensory RoomDining HallArt StudiosOutdoor PlaygroundChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

3

Sports

DanceGymnastics

Clubs & Activities

Art Club

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

AutismMental HealthSpeech & LanguagePhysical

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

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St Pauls Nursery School & Children's Centre has been rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted. This means the school provides an exceptional quality of education, and pupils thrive both academically and personally.