# The Nursery

The Nursery is a full-day nursery at 8-10 Combe Road, Bristol, BS20 6BJ, in Portishead, North Somerset. It is registered for 127 children. Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection in April 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-nursery-ey484777  
Last checked 30 June 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 8-10 Combe Road, Bristol, BS20 6BJ
- Registered places: 127
- Ofsted URN: EY484777

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection on 21 April 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/EY484777

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since February 2015 (Reference EY484777). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY484777)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 21 April 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY484777)
- Registered places: 127 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY484777)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: 8-10 Combe Road, Bristol, BS20 6BJ

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.484131,-2.769515

- 16 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: St Peter's Church Garden, 0.3 miles
- Park: Lake Grounds, 0.3 miles
- Park: Kilkenny Fields, 0.4 miles
- Park: London Square, 0.5 miles
- Playground: Playground, 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 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


## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Peter's Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Outstanding (February 2023) |  | 0.3 miles |
| Portishead Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Standards maintained (March 2025) |  | 0.4 miles |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (December 2021) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Trinity Anglican-Methodist Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Standards maintained (December 2024) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| High Down Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Standards maintained (November 2024) |  | 0.8 miles |
| High Down Infant School | Primary | 3–7 | Good (November 2022) | yes | 0.9 miles |
| Gordano School | Secondary | 11–18 | Good (April 2024) |  | 0.6 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Stationhouse Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/stationhouse-nursery-ey459362) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Lakehouse Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/lakehouse-nursery-ey414611) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Busy Bees Day Nursery at Bristol, Portishead](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/busy-bees-day-nursery-at-bristol-portishead-ey252071) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [The Academy Nursery School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-academy-nursery-school-ey557024) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Quays Park Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/quays-park-nursery-2701741) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Brampton Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/brampton-pre-school-2522084) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

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

Ofsted rated The Nursery Outstanding at its inspection on 21 April 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can The Nursery take?

The Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 127 children at any one time.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY484777)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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