Are you looking for an exceptional nursery place for your child?
We are a pre-school nursery setting, serving the Horfield, Lockleaze, Ashley Down and Filton communities of North Bristol and we offer term time educational provision including day care.
Register Your Interest
Places available for 2-4 year-olds. Please register your interest to receive further information about our Nursery School.
Book a Tour
Tours of Filton Avenue Nursery School take place on Tuesdays from 3:45pm. Please call ahead on 0117 3772680 to book a space.
Welcome from our Headteacher
I’m delighted to welcome you to Filton Avenue Nursery School (FANS) and our website, which I hope you will find useful, informative, and inspiring. Here at FANS, we are proud to have served our local community for over 80 years.
As I embark on my journey as the Headteacher here, I am confident this is a special place for your child and you to thrive. I am passionate about Early Years and Early Childhood Education, believing that these are some of the most important experiences your child will have to nurture their love of learning and their development now and in the future – laying the foundations to set them up for life.
The team here are dedicated to providing your child with an outstanding teaching and learning environment to foster their learning, skills and development in a fun and friendly setting.
Please don’t take my word for it, come and see for yourself – I promise you won’t be disappointed!
We look forward to welcoming you all to our outstanding Nursery School, whether you are returning or totally new to us – it is an exciting time for your child and you.
With very best wishes,
Kate Tector
Headteacher
News from Filton Avenue Nursery and Children’s Centre
The Children in Acorns Room Make Ice Cream
With the recent warm weather, the children in the Acorns room at Filton Avenue Nursery School found a creative and refreshing way to cool down—by making ice cream in a bag! This exciting activity combined fun with learning, as the children explored the science behind...
Have Your Say: Dovercourt Road Safety Improvements
Bristol City Council is seeking your views on new proposals to make Dovercourt Road, Petherbridge Way, and Constable Road safer for walking and cycling, while reducing through traffic. The proposals are part of improvements to Concorde Way - the key walking and...
We’re Thrilled to Share Our Recent Feature in Bishopston Voice!
We're delighted to announce that Filton Avenue Nursery School has been featured on the local community website, Bishopston Voice, following our recent Ofsted inspection success. The article highlights how our 153-pupil nursery has maintained the highest standards,...
Summer Fayre 2025 – A Wonderful Success!
We're delighted to share that our Summer Fayre was a fantastic day filled with joy, laughter, and a strong sense of community spirit! We were thrilled to see so many families, friends, and supporters who created such a warm and welcoming atmosphere throughout the day,...
Position Available: School Site Manager
Start Date: 18th August 2025Contract Type: PermanentWorking Hours: 35 hours per week, Term Time Only plus 3 additional weeks (to be negotiated)Working Weeks: 42 weeks per yearTypical Hours: Start at 06:00 and return to site for lock-up by 17:30 (exact hours...
The Children in Acorns Room and the Butterfly Lifecycle
Following our core story The Very Hungry Caterpillar, the Acorns embarked on a real-life journey of transformation by raising their very own butterflies! We began with tiny caterpillars, carefully feeding and observing them as they grew. The children were fascinated...
Welcome to Filton Avenue Nursery School and Children’s Centre
This is an aspirational place built on love, courage and respect. Together we are the heart of the community. Please come and take a look and see what a great place this is
We recognize the power in working together throughout your child’s formative years and are happy to hear any suggestions, feedback and comments that look to build on this great Nursery School and Children’s Centre.
This is a lovely place for children to start their school experience.
Positive learning experiences mean that children are enthusiastic and confident young learners… Their happiness and confidence shone!
Acorns
Acorns room provides high quality early learning and care for children from 2 to 3 years. This provision is to support working parents or those returning to education or training. We also have free places for eligible children. These free places are allocated through a city wide referral system.
Beech and Willow
We provide two classrooms (Willow and Beech) for 3-4 year old pre-school children providing high quality learning and care.
Each child has an entitlement to 15 hours a week. We also provide paid wrap-a-round sessions for working parents.