# The Southville Centre Nursery

The Southville Centre Nursery is a full-day nursery at Southville Centre, Beauley Road, Southville, Bristol, BS3 1QG, in Southville, Bristol. It is registered for 109 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in May 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 4.7 from 85 reviews (November 2026). It is run by BS3 Community Development.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-southville-centre-nursery-106951  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Southville Centre, Beauley Road, Southville, Bristol, BS3 1QG
- Registered places: 109
- Phone: 0117 923 1039
- Website: https://bs3community.org.uk/
- Run by: [BS3 Community Development](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/bs3-community-development)
- Ofsted URN: 106951

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 16 May 2024, 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.

Inspection history:

- 16 May 2024: Ofsted inspection, Good
- 7 September 2022: Ofsted inspection, Good

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/106951

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since October 1992 (Reference 106951). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/106951)
- Inspections on record: 2 inspections (latest 16 May 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/106951)
- Registered places: 109 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/106951)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Southville Centre, Beauley Road, Southville, Bristol, BS3 1QG

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.443721,-2.605475

- Station: Bedminster, 0.5 miles
- Station: Parson Street, 0.7 miles
- 7 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Dame Emily Park, 0.1 miles
- Park: Ebenezer Pocket Park, 0.2 miles
- Park: South Street Park, 0.3 miles
- Park: Bark Park, 0.3 miles
- Park: South Street Park, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.1 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: 4.7 out of 5 from 85 reviews (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southville Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (March 2023) | yes | under 0.1 miles |
| Holy Cross RC Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (May 2023) |  | 0.2 miles |
| Ashton Gate Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Outstanding (March 2024) |  | 0.4 miles |
| Compass Point Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (November 2022) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Luckwell Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (January 2025) |  | 0.5 miles |
| Cathedral Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good (October 2024) |  | 0.6 miles |
| St Mary Redcliffe Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (January 2026) |  | 0.7 miles |
| Redcliffe Childrens Centre and Maintained Nursery School | Nursery | 2–5 | School remains Outstanding (July 2023) | yes | 0.7 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Lydstep Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/lydstep-nursery-2711739) | Good |  |  | 0.1 miles |
| [Magic Roundabout Nurseries Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/magic-roundabout-nurseries-ltd-107009) | Good |  | 07:30–19:00 | 0.2 miles |
| [Beansprouts](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/beansprouts-2724823) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [North Street Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/north-street-nursery-2507777) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [The Chessel Centre Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-chessel-centre-nursery-ey554662) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Windmill Hill City Farm](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/windmill-hill-city-farm-107112) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

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

Ofsted rated The Southville Centre Nursery Good at its inspection on 16 May 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can The Southville Centre Nursery take?

The Southville Centre Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 109 children at any one time.

### Who runs The Southville Centre Nursery?

The Southville Centre Nursery is run by BS3 Community Development, which runs 2 nurseries.

### What is the nearest station to The Southville Centre Nursery?

Bedminster is the nearest station we know of, 0.5 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact The Southville Centre Nursery?

You can call 0117 923 1039 and visit bs3community.org.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/106951)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=The+Southville+Centre%2C+BS3+Community&query_place_id=ChIJ4xsnqNKNcUgRhFgc-v2DNLo)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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