The Limes Nursery School
URN: 108905 • Bristol BS5 9AT
Overview
- Name
- The Limes Nursery School
- URN
- 108905
- Type
- Local authority nursery school
- Phase
- Nursery
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 54.3 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Rachel Barnwell (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01179030317
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Johnsons Road, Bristol BS5 9AT
Summary
The Limes Nursery School, located in Bristol's Whitehall community, has been providing early childhood education for over 40 years. As a local authority nursery school, it serves a mixed-gender population of 121 pupils, with approximately 18.7% eligible for free school meals. The nursery adopts a holistic approach to child development, focusing on open-ended play to foster enthusiastic learners and confident communicators.
The curriculum at The Limes emphasizes experiential learning, with a strong commitment to inclusivity and celebrating diversity. Children are encouraged to explore their environment through various activities, including gardening and storytelling, which help develop essential skills and social interactions. The nursery's practitioners work closely with families to ensure each child's unique needs are met, creating a supportive and nurturing atmosphere.
The Limes Nursery School is part of the Central Bristol Nursery Schools Federation, which includes two other established nurseries. This collaboration enhances the educational experience by sharing resources and expertise, ensuring that children receive a well-rounded foundation for their future learning journeys.
The curriculum at The Limes emphasizes experiential learning, with a strong commitment to inclusivity and celebrating diversity. Children are encouraged to explore their environment through various activities, including gardening and storytelling, which help develop essential skills and social interactions. The nursery's practitioners work closely with families to ensure each child's unique needs are met, creating a supportive and nurturing atmosphere.
The Limes Nursery School is part of the Central Bristol Nursery Schools Federation, which includes two other established nurseries. This collaboration enhances the educational experience by sharing resources and expertise, ensuring that children receive a well-rounded foundation for their future learning journeys.
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Key details
- LA
- Bristol, City of
- Age range
- 2 - 5
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Capacity
- Pupils
- 121
- Boys
- 56
- Girls
- 65
- FSM %
- 18.70
- Open date
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-05-23
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 121 | 56 | 65 | 18.70 | |
| 2024-09-11 | 120 | 70 | 50 | 13.30 | |
| 2023-09-11 | 148 | 66 | 82 | 15.60 | |
| 2022-09-11 | 148 | 66 | 82 | 15.60 | |
| 2021-09-11 | 149 | 80 | 69 | 5.90 | |
| 2020-09-11 | 149 | 77 | 72 | 5.00 |
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