# Red Bus Nursery & Pre-School

Red Bus Nursery & Pre-School is a full-day nursery at Westbury Lane, Coombe Dingle, Bristol, BS9 2PR, in Coombe Dingle, Bristol. It is registered for 132 children. Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection in March 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 4.7 from 15 reviews (November 2026). It is run by Early Years Investments Limited.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/red-bus-nursery-and-pre-school-ey422257  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Westbury Lane, Coombe Dingle, Bristol, BS9 2PR
- Registered places: 132
- Phone: 0117 968 2009
- Website: http://www.redbusnursery.co.uk/
- Run by: [Early Years Investments Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/early-years-investments-limited)
- Ofsted URN: EY422257

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection on 26 March 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

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

Safeguarding effective.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY422257

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since November 2011 (Reference EY422257). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY422257)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 26 March 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY422257)
- Registered places: 132 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY422257)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 26 May 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/385307)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Westbury Lane, Coombe Dingle, Bristol, BS9 2PR

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.493808,-2.648160

- Station: Sea Mills, 1.0 miles
- 18 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Blaise Castle Estate, 0.2 miles
- Park: Trym Valley, 0.3 miles
- Park: Kings Weston Estate, 0.4 miles
- Park: Trym Park Sea Mills, 0.5 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 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

- Google: 4.7 out of 5 from 15 reviews (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Star 265° |  | 5–16 |  |  | under 0.1 miles |
| Kingsweston School |  | 4–19 | Standards maintained (May 2025) |  | 0.4 miles |
| Sea Mills Primary School and Nursery | Primary | 2–11 | Good (June 2023) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Primary School, Bristol | Primary | 4–11 | Good (September 2023) |  | 0.7 miles |
| Stoke Bishop Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (January 2026) |  | 0.8 miles |
| Oasis Academy Long Cross | Primary | 2–11 | Report card (January 2026) | yes | 0.9 miles |
| Oasis Academy Bank Leaze | Primary | 2–11 | Report card (November 2025) | yes | 1.0 miles |
| North Star 82° |  | 5–11 | School remains Good (September 2023) |  | 1.2 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Once Upon A Time Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/once-upon-a-time-day-nursery-107023) | Good |  |  | 1.1 miles |
| [Westbury Baptist Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/westbury-baptist-pre-school-ey252356) | Good |  |  | 1.2 miles |
| [The Bristol Montessori School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-bristol-montessori-school-ey310081) | Good |  |  | 1.2 miles |
| [Henbury Hill House Acorns](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/henbury-hill-house-acorns-ey225980) | Good |  |  | 1.2 miles |
| [Jack and Jill Pre-School Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/jack-and-jill-pre-school-ltd-ey390599) | Good |  |  | 1.2 miles |
| [Snapdragons Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/snapdragons-nursery-ey499802) | Good |  |  | 1.4 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Red Bus Nursery & Pre-School's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Red Bus Nursery & Pre-School Outstanding at its inspection on 26 March 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Red Bus Nursery & Pre-School take?

Red Bus Nursery & Pre-School is registered with Ofsted for up to 132 children at any one time.

### Who runs Red Bus Nursery & Pre-School?

Red Bus Nursery & Pre-School is run by Early Years Investments Limited, which runs 2 nurseries.

### What is the nearest station to Red Bus Nursery & Pre-School?

Sea Mills is the nearest station we know of, 1.0 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Red Bus Nursery & Pre-School?

You can call 0117 968 2009 and visit www.redbusnursery.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY422257)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Red+Bus+Nursery+%26+Pre-School&query_place_id=ChIJd1uWuwOScUgRXID0jcsoxqE)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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