# Bishopston Beanstalks

Bishopston Beanstalks is a sessional pre-school at Bishopston Methodist Church, 245 Gloucester Road, Bristol, BS7 8NY, in Ashley Down, Bristol. It is registered for 24 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in July 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bishopston-beanstalks-ey468175  
Last checked 30 June 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: Bishopston Methodist Church, 245 Gloucester Road, Bristol, BS7 8NY
- Registered places: 24
- Ofsted URN: EY468175

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 12 July 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

- Quality of education: Good
- Behaviour and attitudes: Good
- Personal development: Good
- Leadership and management: Good

Safeguarding effective.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY468175

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since October 2013 (Reference EY468175). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY468175)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 12 July 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY468175)
- Registered places: 24 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY468175)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Bishopston Methodist Church, 245 Gloucester Road, Bristol, BS7 8NY

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.479170,-2.589173

- Station: Ashley Down, 0.5 miles
- Station: Montpelier, 0.7 miles
- Station: Redland, 0.9 miles
- 5 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: St Andrew's Park, 0.3 miles
- Park: Horfield Common, 0.4 miles
- Park: Ashley Down Green, 0.5 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.5 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.5 miles

NaPTAN, Department for Transport, checked 13 November 2026 · © OpenStreetMap contributors, checked 13 November 2026.

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Bristol there are about 3.9 children under 5 for every registered nursery place. Places are how many children nurseries may care for, not free spaces. Source: ONS Census 2021.

When to apply: https://toddly.co.uk/when-to-apply-for-nursery

## Ratings


## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bishop Road Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Outstanding (November 2023) |  | 0.2 miles |
| Brunel Field Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (November 2023) |  | 0.3 miles |
| Ashley Down Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Standards maintained (December 2024) |  | 0.4 miles |
| St Bonaventure's Catholic Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (June 2023) |  | 0.4 miles |
| Sefton Park Infant School | Primary | 3–7 | Standards maintained (April 2025) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Sefton Park Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | School remains Good (March 2023) |  | 0.4 miles |
| Claremont School |  | 2–19 | School remains Good (July 2023) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Henleaze Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Requires improvement (July 2024) |  | 0.7 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Clyde House Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/clyde-house-day-nursery-106936) | Good |  |  | under 0.1 miles |
| [St Bonaventures Pre School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/st-bonaventures-pre-school-2652857) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Ashgrove Park Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ashgrove-park-day-nursery-106898) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Moon River Nursery And Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/moon-river-nursery-and-pre-school-ey544318) | Good |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.5 miles |
| [Peter Pan Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/peter-pan-nursery-2609720) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Magic Dragon Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/magic-dragon-pre-school-107008) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Bishopston Beanstalks's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Bishopston Beanstalks Good at its inspection on 12 July 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Bishopston Beanstalks take?

Bishopston Beanstalks is registered with Ofsted for up to 24 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Bishopston Beanstalks?

Ashley Down is the nearest station we know of, 0.5 miles away in a straight line.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY468175)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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