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Welcome to Ilminster Avenue Nursery School in Knowle West, BristolWelcome
Ilminster Avenue Nursery School is rated ‘Good’ with ‘Outstanding’ features by Ofsted. We offer a high-quality learning environment and highly qualified staff to give our children the very best start in life.
We are a busy nursery with 200 children in the heart of the Knowle Community. We have a highly experienced staff team who are dedicated to children’s care and learning from Monday through to Friday.
If you would like your child to have the best start in their learning please get in touch!
Utterly amazing nursery! I cannot fault it in any way; the staff are amazing, such lovely people. My little girl loves it 10 stars from me! ❤️
If you want a nursery that makes you feel welcomed and supportive, feel part of their family, and meet your child’s needs, then I would say Ilminster Avenue Nursery is the nursery you want.
Both of my sons have flourished in this nursery school. All of the staff are impeccable and truly care about the children and helping them learn and develop. I couldn’t recommend this nursery school enough!
News
Term Dates – 2025-2026
Please note, our last day of this term (and the 2024-2025 academic year) will be Friday, 18th July 2025, but we will be holding Stay and Play sessions on Monday, 21st and Tuesday, 22nd July from 10:00 am - 11:00 am for new and returning children. Our 2025-2026 Term...
Igniting Passions Online: Ilminster Avenue Featured on New Bristol Nursery Schools Website
Exciting news from Ilminster Avenue Nursery School! We are now proudly showcased on the newly launched Bristol Nursery Schools website, highlighting our city's remarkable maintained nursery schools. Since 1936, we've been champions of play-based learning in our...
The Very hungry Caterpillar and Our Butterfly Garden
The children at Ilminster Avenue Nursery School have been captivated by the story of The Very Hungry Caterpillar, and their learning came to life in the most magical way. After carefully observing the transformation process, the children were thrilled to witness...