# Sunshine Under Fives Pre-school

Sunshine Under Fives Pre-school is a sessional pre-school at St Gerard's Church Hall, Buller Road, Knowle, Bristol, BS4 2LN, in Upper Knowle, Bristol. It is registered for 35 children. Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection in May 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 1 review (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/sunshine-under-fives-pre-school-107076  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: St Gerard's Church Hall, Buller Road, Knowle, Bristol, BS4 2LN
- Registered places: 35
- Phone: 0117 977 4170
- Website: http://www.sunshinepreschool.org.uk/
- Ofsted URN: 107076

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection on 18 May 2022, 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/16/107076

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since July 1995 (Reference 107076). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/107076)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 18 May 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/107076)
- Registered places: 35 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/107076)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: St Gerard's Church Hall, Buller Road, Knowle, Bristol, BS4 2LN

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.434409,-2.561359

- 7 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Arnos Court Park, 0.2 miles
- Park: Redcatch Park, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 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

- Google: 5.0 out of 5 from 1 review (as of 4 November 2026)

## 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 |
| Holymead Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (September 2023) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Hillcrest Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (February 2026) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Knowle Park Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Standards maintained (October 2024) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Ilminster Avenue Nursery School | Nursery | 2–4 | Standards maintained (November 2024) | yes | 0.9 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) |  | 0.9 miles |
| St Philips Marsh Nursery School and Barton Hill Childrens Centre/Cashmore Early Years Centre | Nursery | 2–5 | School remains Good (May 2023) | yes | 1.0 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Sunshine Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/sunshine-pre-school-ey450322) | Good |  |  | 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 |
| [Hamilton Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/hamilton-pre-school-106967) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Sydenham Road Under Fives](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/sydenham-road-under-fives-107078) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [The Brislington Village Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-brislington-village-pre-school-ey492810) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Sunshine Under Fives Pre-school's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Sunshine Under Fives Pre-school Outstanding at its inspection on 18 May 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Sunshine Under Fives Pre-school take?

Sunshine Under Fives Pre-school is registered with Ofsted for up to 35 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Sunshine Under Fives Pre-school?

Bristol Temple Meads is the nearest station we know of, 1.3 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Sunshine Under Fives Pre-school?

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

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/107076)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Sunshine+Preschool&query_place_id=ChIJ98QA9kOPcUgRM2-q5dYTLaI)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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