# Sunshine Pre-School

Sunshine Pre-School is a sessional pre-school at St. Martins Church Hall, St. Martins Road, Knowle, BS4 2ND, in Upper Knowle, Bristol. It is registered for 26 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in March 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/sunshine-pre-school-ey450322  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: St. Martins Church Hall, St. Martins Road, Knowle, BS4 2ND
- Registered places: 26
- Phone: 0117 977 4170
- Website: https://sunshinepreschool.org.uk/
- Ofsted URN: EY450322

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 25 March 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.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY450322

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since August 2012 (Reference EY450322). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY450322)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 25 March 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY450322)
- Registered places: 26 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY450322)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: St. Martins Church Hall, St. Martins Road, Knowle, BS4 2ND

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.432398,-2.563543

- 7 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Redcatch Park, 0.3 miles
- Park: Arnos Court Park, 0.3 miles
- Park: Salcombe Road Open Space, 0.5 miles
- Playground: Redcatch Park Play Ground, 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


## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleve House School |  | 3–16 |  | yes | 0.4 miles |
| West Town Lane Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Standards maintained (December 2024) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Knowle Park Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Standards maintained (October 2024) |  | 0.5 miles |
| Hillcrest Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (February 2026) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Holymead Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (September 2023) |  | 0.7 miles |
| Ilminster Avenue Nursery School | Nursery | 2–4 | Standards maintained (November 2024) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| E-ACT Ilminster Avenue Academy | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Requires improvement; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Requires improvement (March 2025) |  | 0.7 miles |
| Oasis Academy New Oak | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (June 2026) |  | 0.8 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Sunshine Under Fives Pre-school](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/sunshine-under-fives-pre-school-107076) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Court House Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/court-house-day-nursery-ey370589) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Busy Bee Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/busy-bee-day-nursery-ey555996) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Sydenham Road Under Fives](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/sydenham-road-under-fives-107078) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Hamilton Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/hamilton-pre-school-106967) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [The Brislington Village Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-brislington-village-pre-school-ey492810) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Sunshine Pre-School's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Sunshine Pre-School Good at its inspection on 25 March 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Sunshine Pre-School take?

Sunshine Pre-School is registered with Ofsted for up to 26 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Sunshine Pre-School?

Bristol Temple Meads is the nearest station we know of, 1.4 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Sunshine Pre-School?

You can call 0117 977 4170 and visit sunshinepreschool.org.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY450322)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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