Nurseries in Bristol
250 Ofsted-rated nurseries within 10km of Bristol centre — 17 Outstanding, 94 Good
Ofsted ratings in Bristol
250
Total nurseries
17
Outstanding
94
Good
139
Not yet rated
Top nurseries in Bristol
The British Empire & Commonwealth Museum, BRISTOL
Little Bishop Street, Bristol
Bristol Cathedral Primary School, Bristol
The Settlement, Bristol
Stapleton Road Congregational Chapel, Bristol
St. Mary Redcliffe Primary School, Bristol
E-Act Barton Hill Academy, Bristol
St Peter And St Paul School, Bristol
Parkway Methodist Church, Bristol
Felix Road Adventure Playground, Easton
Fairlawn Primary School, Bristol
Fairlawn Primary School, Bristol
Snapdragons Nursery, Bristol
EASTON COMMUNITY CENTRE, Bristol
Russell Town Avenue, Bristol
Christchurch C Of E Primary School, Bristol
Hillcrest Primary School, Bristol
Hillcrest Primary School, Bristol
St Werburghs Primary School, Bristol
Bristol Area Quaker Meeting (Redland), Bristol
Bristol Community Health, Bristol
All-Aboard Watersports Centre, Bristol
Sefton Park Infant and Junior School, Bristol
Sefton Park Infant School, Bristol
Sefton Park Infant School, Bristol
Hotwells Primary School, BRISTOL
Whitehall Primary School, Bristol
St. Patricks Catholic Primary School, Bristol
St. Johns C of E VC Primary School, Bristol
St. Bonaventures Catholic Primary School, BRISTOL
C/o Knowle Park Primary School, Bristol
St. Annes Infants School, Bristol
Red House Childrens Centre, BRISTOL
Brunel Field Primary School, Bristol
St Gerard's Church Hall, Bristol
The Paul Dirac Centre, BRISTOL
East Winds Activity Centre, Bristol
Clanage Road, Bedminster
Glenfrome Primary School, Bristol
Ashley Down Primary School, Bristol
73-75 Birchwood Road, Bristol
Summerhill Infant School, Bristol
Ardagh Community Trust, Bristol
261 Crews Hole Road, Bristol
Manor Farm Boys Club, BRISTOL
Collegiate Preparatory School, Bristol
St. Ursulas E-Act Academy, BRISTOL
Scout Association 26th Bristol Scout Group, Bristol
Argyle Morley United Reformed Church, Bristol
155 Whitefield Road, BRISTOL
Horfield C Of E School, Bristol
Chester Park Junior School, BRISTOL
Lockleaze Youth & Play Space, Bristol
Westbury Wildlife Park, Bristol
Fishponds C Of E Academy, Bristol
Fishponds C Of E Academy, Bristol
St. Peters Church Of England Primary, Bristol
Stoke Bishop C of E Primary School, BRISTOL
Westbury-On-Trym Church of England Academy, Bristol
St. Teresas Catholic Primary School, BRISTOL
St Bernedettes Old Boys Rugby Club, Bristol
Northleaze Primary School, Bristol
Avanti Gardens School, Bristol
Avanti Gardens School, Bristol
Wallscourt Farm Academy, Bristol
BEACON RISE PRIMARY SCHOOL, BRISTOL
Bridge Farm Primary School, Bristol
SHIELD ROAD PRIMARY SCHOOL, Bristol
Whitchurch Primary School, Bristol
Whitchurch Primary School, Bristol
Our Lady Of Lourdes Church Hall, Bristol
Charborough Road County Primary School, Bristol
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Individual Nursery Pages
Funded 15 & 30 hours childcare in Bristol
In England, working families can get 15 hours of funded childcare a week from 9 months old, rising to 30 hours from September 2025, during term time (38 weeks a year). All 3–4-year-olds get at least 15 universal funded hours regardless of parents' work status, and some 2-year-olds qualify through additional support schemes.
Funded hours are used at participating nurseries and childminders — each profile on this page shows whether a setting has funded 2-year-old and 3–4-year-old places registered. Check eligibility and apply via GOV.UK childcare eligibility.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many nurseries are in Bristol?
We found 250 Ofsted-registered nurseries within 10km of Bristol centre, of which 17 are rated Outstanding and 94 are rated Good.
What percentage of nurseries in Bristol are Outstanding or Good?
44% of nurseries near Bristol centre are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
How do I find the best nursery in Bristol?
This page lists nurseries near Bristol centre sorted by Ofsted grade. You can also explore specific districts within Bristol for a more localised view. Click any nursery to see its full profile including inspection details, funded places, and parent reviews.
Are there funded nursery places in Bristol?
Yes — many nurseries in Bristol offer 15 or 30 hours of government-funded childcare for eligible 2, 3 and 4-year-olds. Each nursery profile shows the number of funded places available.