# The Academy Nursery School

The Academy Nursery School is a full-day nursery at The Academy of Gymnastics, 1 Harbourmead, Harbour Road Trading Estate, Bristol, BS20 7AY, in Portishead, North Somerset. It is registered for 30 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in September 2021, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 4.2 from 5 reviews (November 2026). It is run by The Academy Nursery School Ltd.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-academy-nursery-school-ey557024  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: The Academy of Gymnastics, 1 Harbourmead, Harbour Road Trading Estate, Bristol, BS20 7AY
- Registered places: 30
- Phone: 07488 259065
- Website: http://www.academynurseryschool.co.uk/
- Run by: [The Academy Nursery School Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/the-academy-nursery-school-ltd)
- Ofsted URN: EY557024

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 30 September 2021, 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/EY557024

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since April 2018 (Reference EY557024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY557024)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 30 September 2021). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY557024)
- Registered places: 30 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY557024)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 4 December 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1907262)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: The Academy of Gymnastics, 1 Harbourmead, Harbour Road Trading Estate, Bristol, BS20 7AY

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.485986,-2.759479

- 15 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Harbour Edge Park, 0.1 miles
- Park: Fitzroy Circus, 0.3 miles
- Park: London Square, 0.3 miles
- Park: The Vale Park, 0.3 miles
- Park: Phoenix Park, 0.3 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 North Somerset there are about 2.9 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: 4.2 out of 5 from 5 reviews (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portishead Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Standards maintained (March 2025) |  | 0.2 miles |
| Trinity Anglican-Methodist Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Standards maintained (December 2024) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| St Peter's Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Outstanding (February 2023) |  | 0.5 miles |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (December 2021) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| High Down Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Standards maintained (November 2024) |  | 1.3 miles |
| High Down Infant School | Primary | 3–7 | Good (November 2022) | yes | 1.3 miles |
| Gordano School | Secondary | 11–18 | Good (April 2024) |  | 0.9 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Busy Bees Day Nursery at Bristol, Portishead](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/busy-bees-day-nursery-at-bristol-portishead-ey252071) | Good |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Quays Park Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/quays-park-nursery-2701741) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Stationhouse Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/stationhouse-nursery-ey459362) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [The Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-nursery-ey484777) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Brampton Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/brampton-pre-school-2522084) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Lakehouse Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/lakehouse-nursery-ey414611) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.7 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is The Academy Nursery School's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated The Academy Nursery School Good at its inspection on 30 September 2021, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can The Academy Nursery School take?

The Academy Nursery School is registered with Ofsted for up to 30 children at any one time.

### Who runs The Academy Nursery School?

The Academy Nursery School is run by The Academy Nursery School Ltd, which runs 2 nurseries.

### How do I contact The Academy Nursery School?

You can call 07488 259065 and visit www.academynurseryschool.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY557024)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=The+Academy+Nursery+School&query_place_id=ChIJgTJkR4LtcUgRkEoCrBgD3lo)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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