St Philips Marsh Nursery School and Barton Hill Childrens Centre/Cashmore Early Years Centre
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130
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Demand
About St Philips Marsh Nursery School and Barton Hill Childrens Centre/Cashmore Early Years Centre
St Philips Marsh Nursery School and Barton Hill Childrens Centre/Cashmore Early Years Centre is a state-funded nursery in Bristol, City of, catering for children aged 2 to 5. With 130 pupils on roll, the school operates as a mixed-gender setting with no religious character. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals stands at 13.7%, a figure that provides useful context for families comparing local demographics. The school does not publish admissions oversubscription data, so it is not possible to gauge demand directly from the available information. However, the nursery’s capacity relative to pupil numbers suggests it is operating at a level that may offer reasonable availability for local families. As a nursery-only provision, it serves as an early years entry point for children in the Barton Hill area, with a focus on the youngest learners before they transition to primary school.
In its most recent Ofsted inspection, conducted in May 2023, the school was judged to remain Good overall, a rating it has held consistently across its previous graded inspections. The 2023 ungraded inspection confirmed that the school continues to meet the Good standard, with leadership and management also rated Good. The previous graded inspection in 2013 gave the same overall effectiveness rating, with early years provision and leadership both scoring 2 on the Ofsted scale. There are no published exam results for this age range, as the school does not administer Key Stage 2 SATs or Progress 8 measures. Within the local authority, there are 3 outstanding nurseries out of 12 total, with the nearest outstanding option, Redcliffe Childrens Centre and Maintained Nursery School, located 1.4 km away. This places St Philips Marsh in a competitive but not isolated position within Bristol’s early years landscape.
The school offers a range of facilities including a library, dining hall, outdoor playground, art studios, music rooms, and a chapel, alongside swimming as a sporting activity. Clubs include book club and art club, providing enrichment beyond the core nursery day. For children with additional needs, the school has identified SEND provisions covering social, emotional and mental health, speech, language and communication, and hearing impairment. This makes it a practical choice for families seeking an inclusive early years setting with targeted support. Given its Good rating, moderate FSM percentage, and location in central Bristol, this nursery is likely to suit parents looking for a well-regarded state-funded option with a broad range of facilities and a clear focus on early development, particularly those who value a setting with established SEND expertise.
Key Details
| School Type | Nursery (State) |
| Age Range | 2 to 5 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | Albert Crescent, Bristol, Bristol, City of, BS2 0SU |
| Headteacher | Charlotte Carter |
| Local Authority | Bristol, City of |
| Number of Pupils | 130 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 13.7% |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
25 May 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (25 May 2023): School remains Good
Source: Ofsted, 17 Oct 2013. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
6Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
3Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Class profile
2024/2575% of schools in England do better than this.
Lower is generally better — fewer pupils per teacher or per class means more individual attention. Sources: DfE School Workforce Census & Schools, pupils and their characteristics, 2024/25.
Pupils & demographics
2024/25Below the national average (25%).
Among the highest 25% — a diverse linguistic intake.
Ethnic background
- White British31.5%
- Mixed12.2%
- Asian8.5%
- White (other)6.9%
- Black1.5%
Source: DfE Schools, pupils and their characteristics (2024/25). Percentages may not sum to 100% — pupils classified as “unclassified”, “refused” or minor categories are not shown.
Catchment & Local Competition
No catchment data published for this school
The dashed grey ring is a generic 1-mile reference area — it's not an admission boundary. Real catchment depends on year, demand, and council criteria. We currently have real data for about 6% of UK schools and are actively expanding the database.
Schools within 1 mile (reference area)
1 mile is a fixed reference, not this school's catchment.
16
Total schools
12
Oversubscribed
10
Primary
Don’t use the dashed grey ring as a catchment boundary — it’s a reference area for counting nearby schools only. Real admission boundaries depend on year-by-year demand and council criteria; ask the school or council for authoritative info.
Frequently Asked Questions About St Philips Marsh Nursery School and Barton Hill Childrens Centre/Cashmore Early Years Centre
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Ofsted Ratings Explained
Understand the 4 Ofsted ratings and what they mean
SEN & EHCP: A Parent's Guide
Understanding SEN support, EHC Plans and your legal rights
School Admissions Timeline 2026/27
Key dates for primary, secondary and nursery applications
School Open Days Calendar 2026/27
When open days happen and what to look for
Contact Information
Albert Crescent, Bristol
Bristol, City of, BS2 0SU
Journey to School
Journey times are estimates based on current conditions. Actual times may vary.
Opening Hours
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