# Your Co-op Little Pioneers Nursery and Pre-School, Bristol

Your Co-op Little Pioneers Nursery and Pre-School, Bristol is a full-day nursery at The British Empire & Commonwealth Museum, Clock Tower Yard, Temple Meads, BRISTOL, BS1 6QH, in Box Makers Yard, Bristol. It is registered for 96 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in April 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 4.6 from 9 reviews (November 2026). It is run by Buffer Bear Limited.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/your-co-op-little-pioneers-nursery-and-pre-school-bristol-150720  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: The British Empire & Commonwealth Museum, Clock Tower Yard, Temple Meads, BRISTOL, BS1 6QH
- Registered places: 96
- Phone: 0117 907 9935
- Website: https://www.littlepioneers.coop/find-your-nursery/bristol_nursery/
- Run by: [Buffer Bear Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/buffer-bear-limited)
- Ofsted URN: 150720

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 13 April 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

- Quality of education: Good
- Behaviour and attitudes: Good
- Personal development: Outstanding
- Leadership and management: Good

Safeguarding effective.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/150720

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since January 2001 (Reference 150720). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/150720)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 13 April 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/150720)
- Registered places: 96 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/150720)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: The British Empire & Commonwealth Museum, Clock Tower Yard, Temple Meads, BRISTOL, BS1 6QH

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.448988,-2.583486

- Station: Bristol Temple Meads, under 0.1 miles
- Station: Bedminster, 0.8 miles
- 14 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Temple Gardens, 0.2 miles
- Park: Somerset Square, 0.3 miles
- Park: Quakers' Burial Ground, 0.3 miles
- Park: Higham Green, 0.3 miles
- Park: The Dings Park, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 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: 4.6 out of 5 from 9 reviews (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Redcliffe Childrens Centre and Maintained Nursery School | Nursery | 2–5 | School remains Outstanding (July 2023) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Hannah More Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Requires improvement; Behaviour and attitudes: Requires improvement; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Requires improvement (May 2025) |  | 0.4 miles |
| St Mary Redcliffe Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (January 2026) |  | 0.5 miles |
| Rosemary Nursery School and Children's Centre | Nursery | 2–5 | Good (May 2024) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| St Philips Marsh Nursery School and Barton Hill Childrens Centre/Cashmore Early Years Centre | Nursery | 2–5 | School remains Good (May 2023) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Cathedral Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good (October 2024) |  | 0.8 miles |
| St Nicholas of Tolentine Catholic Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (March 2026) |  | 0.8 miles |
| Hillcrest Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (February 2026) |  | 0.8 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Becket Hall Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/becket-hall-day-nursery-ey402789) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Little Adventures Nursery (Bristol St Philips)](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-adventures-nursery-bristol-st-philips-2798157) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Mama Bear's Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/mama-bears-day-nursery-ey471520) | Report card Feb 2026 |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Windmill Hill City Farm](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/windmill-hill-city-farm-107112) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Sydenham Road Under Fives](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/sydenham-road-under-fives-107078) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Lydstep Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/lydstep-nursery-2711739) | Good |  |  | 0.9 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Your Co-op Little Pioneers Nursery and Pre-School, Bristol's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Your Co-op Little Pioneers Nursery and Pre-School, Bristol Good at its inspection on 13 April 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Your Co-op Little Pioneers Nursery and Pre-School, Bristol take?

Your Co-op Little Pioneers Nursery and Pre-School, Bristol is registered with Ofsted for up to 96 children at any one time.

### Who runs Your Co-op Little Pioneers Nursery and Pre-School, Bristol?

Your Co-op Little Pioneers Nursery and Pre-School, Bristol is run by Buffer Bear Limited, which runs 11 nurseries.

### What is the nearest station to Your Co-op Little Pioneers Nursery and Pre-School, Bristol?

Bristol Temple Meads is the nearest station we know of, under 0.1 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Your Co-op Little Pioneers Nursery and Pre-School, Bristol?

You can call 0117 907 9935 and visit www.littlepioneers.coop.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/150720)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Your+Co-op+Little+Pioneers+Bristol&query_place_id=ChIJOwcCsXyOcUgRSy0K2_YDJM0)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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