# Southmead Saplings

Southmead Saplings is a full-day nursery at Somerset house, Southmead Hospital, Southmead Road, Bristol, BS10 5NB, in Southmead, Bristol. It is registered for 91 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in February 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 3 reviews (October 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/southmead-saplings-ey248911  
Last checked 31 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Somerset house, Southmead Hospital, Southmead Road, Bristol, BS10 5NB
- Registered places: 91
- Phone: 0117 414 2540
- Ofsted URN: EY248911

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 16 February 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/EY248911

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since December 2002 (Reference EY248911). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY248911)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 16 February 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY248911)
- Registered places: 91 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY248911)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Somerset house, Southmead Hospital, Southmead Road, Bristol, BS10 5NB

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.494806,-2.591016

- 6 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Lime Tree Neighbourhood Park, 0.2 miles
- Park: Horfield Common, 0.3 miles
- Park: Monks Park, 0.4 miles
- Park: Trym Valley, 0.5 miles
- Playground: Maskelyne Avenue Play Area, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 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: 5.0 out of 5 from 3 reviews (as of 31 October 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) |  | 0.2 miles |
| St Teresa's Catholic Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (June 2024) |  | 0.4 miles |
| Upper Horfield Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Report card (January 2026) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Fonthill Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Good (September 2022) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Filton Avenue Nursery School | Nursery | 2–4 | Standards maintained (April 2025) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Filton Avenue Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | Good (March 2022) |  | 0.7 miles |
| E-ACT Badock's Wood Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Good (November 2022) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| Ashley Down Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Standards maintained (December 2024) |  | 0.8 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Snapdragons Nursery Horfield](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/snapdragons-nursery-horfield-ey477317) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Southmead Children's Centre](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/southmead-childrens-centre-ey555145) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Horfield Welly Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/horfield-welly-pre-school-2743508) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Treehouse Nursery School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/treehouse-nursery-school-2716144) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Manor House Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/manor-house-nursery-ey408953) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Peter Pan Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/peter-pan-nursery-2609720) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Southmead Saplings's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Southmead Saplings Good at its inspection on 16 February 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Southmead Saplings take?

Southmead Saplings is registered with Ofsted for up to 91 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Southmead Saplings?

Ashley Down is the nearest station we know of, 1.3 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Southmead Saplings?

You can call 0117 414 2540.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY248911)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 31 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Saplings+Day+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJ7SkiNqaRcUgR7tiirDJOhd4)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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