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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
Being Happy in Raindrops and Star Room
The start of a new nursery year is an exciting time, and children in Raindrops and Star Rooms at Ilminster Avenue Nursery School have been busy settling into their new surroundings, making new friendships and discovering all the wonderful things nursery has to offer....
Core Word of the Fortnight: WANT 💙
Over the next two weeks at nursery, we will be focusing on the core word "want". Core words are common words that help children communicate their needs, choices and ideas throughout the day. Attached is a short video showing one of our nursery children modelling the...
November Newsletter 2026 – Term 2
Welcome to Term 2! I love this term! First come the amazing autumn colours. The children love to explore the leaves, pinecones and conkers. They use them to make pictures, prints and collages. After Autumn comes the excitement of Christmas! We will be planning lots of...






