# Southmead Children's Centre

Southmead Children's Centre is a sessional pre-school at Doncaster Road, BRISTOL, BS10 5PW, in Southmead, Bristol. It is registered for 28 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in February 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 4.8 from 8 reviews (November 2026). It is run by Bristol City Council.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/southmead-childrens-centre-ey555145  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: Doncaster Road, BRISTOL, BS10 5PW
- Registered places: 28
- Phone: 0117 377 2343
- Website: https://www.southmeadchildrenscentre.co.uk/
- Run by: [Bristol City Council](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/bristol-city-council)
- Ofsted URN: EY555145

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 1 February 2022, 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.

Inspection history:

- 1 February 2022: Ofsted inspection, Good
- 16 September 2021: Ofsted inspection, Inadequate

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY555145

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since December 2017 (Reference EY555145). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY555145)
- Inspections on record: 2 inspections (latest 1 February 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY555145)
- Registered places: 28 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY555145)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 22 September 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/312489)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Doncaster Road, BRISTOL, BS10 5PW

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.498160,-2.599889

- 10 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Trym Valley, under 0.1 miles
- Park: Badocks Wood, 0.1 miles
- Park: Doncaster Road Park, 0.2 miles
- Park: Lime Tree Neighbourhood Park, 0.2 miles
- Park: Glencoyne Square, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.1 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: 4.8 out of 5 from 8 reviews (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Horfield Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Requires improvement (April 2024) |  | 0.4 miles |
| E-ACT Badock's Wood Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Good (November 2022) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| St Teresa's Catholic Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (June 2024) |  | 0.5 miles |
| Little Mead Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (January 2026) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Elmfield School for Deaf Children |  | 2–16 | School remains Good (May 2023) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Fonthill Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Good (September 2022) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Westbury-On-Trym Church of England Academy | Primary | 5–11 | Improved significantly (April 2025) |  | 0.7 miles |
| Claremont School |  | 2–19 | School remains Good (July 2023) | yes | 1.0 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Manor House Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/manor-house-nursery-ey408953) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Raised in Bristol at the Greenway Centre](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/raised-in-bristol-at-the-greenway-centre-2637766) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [The Bluebell Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-bluebell-nursery-ey496506) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Southmead Saplings](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/southmead-saplings-ey248911) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Lake House Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/lake-house-day-nursery-2757465) | Report card Nov 2025 |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Ecole Francaise De Bristol](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ecole-francaise-de-bristol-ey486621) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Southmead Children's Centre's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Southmead Children's Centre Good at its inspection on 1 February 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Southmead Children's Centre take?

Southmead Children's Centre is registered with Ofsted for up to 28 children at any one time.

### Who runs Southmead Children's Centre?

Southmead Children's Centre is run by Bristol City Council, which runs 2 nurseries.

### What is the nearest station to Southmead Children's Centre?

Bristol Brabazon is the nearest station we know of, 1.6 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Southmead Children's Centre?

You can call 0117 377 2343 and visit www.southmeadchildrenscentre.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY555145)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Southmead+Children%27s+Centre&query_place_id=ChIJPZ-JTZCTcUgRs9DeoDNtOSY)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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