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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
Robins Hatch in Our New Bird Boxes
There has been great excitement at Ilminster Avenue Nursery School after a special discovery in our outdoor area. Earlier this year, bird boxes were installed as part of the Nature Park Grant, and we are delighted to share that a family of robins has made one of them...
Confident Creators in the Star Room
Children in Star Room at Ilminster Avenue Nursery School have been busy developing their skills in woodwork, exploring what it means to plan and make their own models. Last term, children were introduced to woodwork for the first time. They learnt how to use real...
June Newsletter 2026 – Term 6
Coming up in June's newsletter from Ilminster Avenue Nursery School, you can read about the start of Term 6 and a packed final term of learning and celebration. This term's curriculum focus is "Contribute to a Musical Performance", with the children developing skills...






