Redcliffe Childrens Centre and Maintained Nursery School

  • Nursery
  • Local authority maintained
  • Ages 2 to 5
Ofsted: Outstanding

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

Eligible for free school meals35.7%

35.7%, 9.2 percentage points above the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language28.7%

28.7%, 7.1 percentage points above the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support6.3%

6.3%, 8.5 percentage points below the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan0%

0%, 6 percentage points below the England average of 6%.

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School details

School type
Local authority nursery school
Sector
Local authority maintained
Age range
2 to 5
Gender
Mixed
Headteacher
Mr Samuel Williams
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.