Best 3 Nursery schools in South West – comparison

Q: How are these comparisons built?

We align public datasets side-by-side. Headline Ofsted judgement and publication date are shown when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; free users see rounded values.

Q: What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded Section 8 visits do not replace the last graded judgement. We continue to show the latest graded judgement until a new graded inspection is published.

Q: Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are Pro features. Everyone can still compare approximate values.

Q: How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then consider distance and travel, roll versus capacity, and the admissions policy. Visit the school, ask about pastoral support and enrichment, and ensure it fits your child’s needs.

Q: What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; review capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and look at trust or local authority governance. Read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding details.

Comparison of nursery schools: Filton Avenue Nursery School (Nursery) in Bristol; St Pauls Nursery School & Children's Centre (Nursery) in Bristol; Redcliffe Childrens Centre and Maintained Nursery School (Nursery) in Bristol — covering Ofsted outcomes, size, FSM%, governance, capacity & more.

At a glance

This page compares Filton Avenue Nursery School, St Pauls Nursery School & Children's Centre and Redcliffe Childrens Centre and Maintained Nursery School. They are nursery phase and local authority nursery school type located around Bristol. The strongest headline Ofsted judgement here is 1 (Filton Avenue Nursery School), published Feb 2016. The most recent inspection on record is for Filton Avenue Nursery School (Feb 2016). average roll around ≈ 150, combined total ≈ 400, typical FSM 15–20%, range 5–10%–25–30%; all under Bristol, City of local authority.

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Attribute	Filton Avenue Nursery School BS7 0DL	St Pauls Nursery School & Children's Centre BS2 9JF	Redcliffe Childrens Centre and Maintained Nursery School BS1 6RR
Phase / Type	Nursery • Local authority nursery school	Nursery • Local authority nursery school	Nursery • Local authority nursery school
Location	Bristol BS7 0DL	Bristol BS2 9JF	Bristol BS1 6RR
Latest Ofsted	1 19 Feb 2016	1 7 Sep 2015	1 5 Sep 2014
Ofsted report	—	—	—
Pupils (roll)	≈ 150 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 150 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 150 🔒 Unlock exact pupils
FSM %	5–10% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	20–25% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	25–30% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %
Capacity	—	—	—
Capacity utilisation	—	—	—
Age range	—	—	—
Gender	Mixed	Mixed	Mixed
Admissions policy	Not applicable	Not applicable	Not applicable
Trust / Local authority	Bristol, City of (801)	Bristol, City of (801)	Bristol, City of (801)
Website	www.filtonavenue.org	www.stpaulschildrenscentre.bristol.sch.uk	www.redcliffenurseryschool.co.uk
Telephone	01173772680	01179030337	01179030334
SEN provision	None reported	None reported	None reported
Profile	View profile	View profile	View profile

Filton Avenue Nursery School

BS7 0DL

Phase / Type: Nursery • Local authority nursery school
Location: Bristol
BS7 0DL
Ofsted: 1 19 Feb 2016
Pupils: ≈ 150 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 5–10% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Bristol, City of (801)
Website: www.filtonavenue.org
Telephone: 01173772680

St Pauls Nursery School & Children's Centre

BS2 9JF

Phase / Type: Nursery • Local authority nursery school
Location: Bristol
BS2 9JF
Ofsted: 1 7 Sep 2015
Pupils: ≈ 150 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 20–25% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Bristol, City of (801)
Website: www.stpaulschildrenscentre.bristol.sch.uk
Telephone: 01179030337

Redcliffe Childrens Centre and Maintained Nursery School

BS1 6RR

Phase / Type: Nursery • Local authority nursery school
Location: Bristol
BS1 6RR
Ofsted: 1 5 Sep 2014
Pupils: ≈ 150 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 25–30% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Bristol, City of (801)
Website: www.redcliffenurseryschool.co.uk
Telephone: 01179030334

Map of compared schools

How are these comparisons built?

We line up public school data side-by-side. Ofsted “headline” judgement is shown with the publication date when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; everyone sees rounded values.

What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded visits (Section 8) check whether the previous graded judgement still stands, but do not replace it. We keep the latest graded judgement as the headline until a new graded inspection is published.

Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, we show approximate pupils and bucketed FSM% to free users. Upgrade to AllSchools Pro to unlock precise figures and exports.

How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then check whether it aligns with your child’s needs. Look at distance and travel, typical class sizes (roll vs capacity), and the school’s admissions policy. Speak to the school, arrange a visit, and ask about pastoral support and enrichment.

What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; scan capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and review trust/local authority for governance. If available, read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding detail.