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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
March 2026 Newsletter – Term 4
Welcome to Term 4! Spring feels like it is finally on its way! This term we hope to be using this feeling to start refurbishing our sensory garden in the courtyard. This time last year we were lucky enough to receive a grant for £700 to purchase wildflowers, grasses...
March Support Sessions from Bristol Parent Carer Forum
Bristol Parent Carer Forum is offering a range of free online and in-person support sessions throughout March 2026 for parent carers of children with special educational needs and disabilities. The programme includes both online and in-person sessions covering...
Star Room Gets Chopping: Making Healthy Wraps from Scratch
Children in Star Room at Ilminster Avenue Nursery School have been getting stuck into one of their curriculum goals in the most delicious way possible, making their very own healthy wraps! The children have been exploring a variety of fruits and vegetables,...






