The Nursery

Bristol, BS20 6BJ
Outstanding
mid-range
AI Summary

The Nursery in BS20 6BJ is an Outstanding early years setting known for helping children feel safe, confident and independent through well-planned teaching and skilled staff.

πŸ’‘If you’re considering a start date for a baby or young toddler, plan earlyβ€”demand for places at Outstanding nurseries is typically strongest in the under-3 rooms.
Good confidence(72%)
πŸ’°Monthly Cost
Β£1,452–£1,573
6% below local avg
πŸ“…Availability
Competitive
~9 month wait
πŸ‘¨β€πŸ‘©β€πŸ‘§Parents Say
See below
From inspection
βœ…Inspection
Outstanding
Apr 2022

πŸ“ŠHow This Compares

πŸ’° Cost-6% vs avg
πŸ“… AvailabilityCompetitive
βœ… RatingOutstanding

What you'll actually pay each month

This nursery
Β£1,452 – Β£1,573
per month (full-time)
Bristol average
Β£1,407 – Β£1,807
per month
πŸ’‘ Pricing rates
Β£71.50 per dayΒ£69.00 per dayΒ£138.00 per weekΒ£207.00 per week

Your realistic chances of getting a place

Competitive
✨AI estimated
An Outstanding setting in the Bristol/Portishead area is typically in high demand, especially for younger age groups, so immediate availability is less likely without advance planning.
⏳ Typical wait: 9 months
Demand by age group✨AI estimated

Based on UK staffing ratios, nursery size, and local demand patterns

Baby
0-2 yrs
High demand
1:3 ratio
Toddler
2-3 yrs
High demand
1:4 ratio
Pre-school
3-4 yrs
Moderate
1:8 ratio

Baby places are usually the tightest due to staffing ratios, demand remains strong through toddlers, and pressure typically eases somewhat in the pre-school year as children move on to school-based provision.

✨AI Synthesised
What parents consistently praise
  • Children are described as safe, happy and thriving
  • Strong support for confidence, independence and resilience
  • Skilled staff who tailor learning to different developmental rates
  • Well-planned teaching opportunities and purposeful learning
Often suits
  • β€’ Parents prioritising a highly structured, high-quality early years curriculum
  • β€’ Families seeking a nurturing setting that builds independence and resilience
  • β€’ Parents who value experienced, qualified staff and strong safeguarding

πŸ“† Last inspected 21 April 2022

✨Our interpretation

The inspection describes a calm, welcoming nursery where children feel secure and quickly become confident, independent learners. Staff are portrayed as highly skilled and attentive to individual development, using well-planned teaching to help children make strong progress. For parents, this points to consistent routines, strong safeguarding, and a learning environment that supports both wellbeing and early skills.

πŸ“š Quality of Education
Outstanding
😊 Behaviour & Attitudes
Outstanding
🌱 Personal Development
Outstanding
πŸ‘” Leadership
Outstanding
πŸ“„ View full Ofsted report
✨AI-generatedfrom public information

The Nursery is an Outstanding early years setting in Bristol (BS20 6BJ). Inspection findings describe a welcoming environment where children are safe, happy and develop confidence and independence. Staff are described as highly skilled and focused on tailoring learning to each child through well-planned teaching.

8-10 Combe Road
Bristol, BS20 6BJ
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ℹ️About this data

πŸ“† Last updated 27 Feb 2026

Good confidence(72%)

Data from Ofsted, parent experiences.

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