Redcliffe Childrens Centre and Maintained Nursery School
Spencer House, Ship Lane, Redcliffe, Bristol, BS1 6RROpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Redcliffe Childrens Centre and Maintained Nursery School is a nursery school in Bristol for ages 2 to 5. It is one of the 168 schools in Bristol. Its latest Ofsted rating is Outstanding, from an inspection in July 2014.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 8 July 2014, report published 5 September 2014
- Overall effectiveness
- Outstanding
- Leadership and management
- Outstanding
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 12 July 2023
Children flourish at Redcliffe Nursery School. The ambitious curriculum gives children the strongest start to their education. Leaders and staff have a deep understanding of every child's needs. They make learning memorable and interesting. Children's excitement and love of learning shine through. They concentrate exceptionally well on their tasks. Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) thrive and achieve highly alongside their peers. Children are happy and safe at school. Their behaviour and attitudes to learning are exemplary. Children settle to learning quickly and move calmly between activities. They learn self-control and to treat others with kindness. Staff have high expectations. They resolve any lapses in children's behaviour quickly. Children experience close and nurturing relationships with adults. This gives them the confidence they need to excel. Leaders provide a rich range of experiences to develop children's interests. Visits and visitors enrich the curriculum. For example, children visit a local theatre and take part in musical performances. Parents and carers are unanimous in their praise for the school. One parent said, 'Each child's individual needs are considered. Their interests are encouraged with an enormous variety of activities.'
Pupil numbers and mix
143 pupils on roll
Schools near Redcliffe Childrens Centre and Maintained Nursery School
| School | Distance | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|
| St Philips Marsh Nursery School and Barton Hill Childrens Centre/Cashmore Early Years Centre | 0.9 miles | Ofsted: Good |
| Rosemary Nursery School and Children's Centre | 0.9 miles | Ofsted: Good |
| St Pauls Nursery School & Children's Centre | 1 mile | Ofsted: Outstanding |
| Knowle West Early Years Centre | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good |
| Ilminster Avenue Nursery School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good |
School details
- School type
- Local authority nursery school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 2 to 5
- Gender
- Mixed
- Headteacher
- Mr Samuel Williams
- Phone
- 01179030334
- Address
- Spencer House, Ship Lane, Redcliffe, Bristol, BS1 6RR
- Local authority
- Bristol
- URN
- 108904
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.