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
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...
Local Community Opportunities from Lockleaze Neighbourhood Trust
Families may be interested in two local events happening in our area this July. Lockleaze Neighbourhood Trust is hosting a Summer Feast at Gainsborough Square on Saturday, 12 July, from 1 pm to 4 pm. This free community picnic includes pop-up tennis and fun activities...
Newsletter – June 2025
To all our families, I can’t quite believe we’re already halfway through our final term of the year – time has flown! It’s been a joy to watch your children grow and flourish this year; they’ve achieved so much and made us all proud. In Acorns, the children have been...
Our First Annual Culture Café Was a Success!
Thank you for all your delicious donations of food and for coming along and supporting us. We would like to say a special thank you to the following local businesses for their kind donations: Lockleaze Family Community Club Kimling Chinese takeaway Areeshaz M&M...
Parent and Carer Questionnaire: Starting School
We've been asked by Sarah Swann from Bristol's Early Years and Childcare Service to share some valuable resources with families preparing for the exciting milestone of starting school this September. Dear Parent/Carer, We very much hope that your children are enjoying...
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.