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
Filton Avenue Beech and Willow Room Explore New Environments
This week, children in Beech and Willow Room have been exploring their new environments and discovering all the exciting opportunities available to them. The children have been challenging themselves physically on outdoor climbing equipment, building their confidence...
Acorns Room Paints and Washes Windows
This week, children in Acorns Room have been painting and then washing the windows, enjoying a wonderfully messy and engaging activity. The children used bold colours to create their artwork on the glass surfaces, developing their creative expression and fine motor...
Nursery Meals Survey
We'd love to hear your thoughts on our meal provisions at Filton Avenue Nursery School. A short survey has been emailed to you asking about your interest in hot lunches and Tea Club meals provided by an external catering company. Your feedback will help us understand...
Filton Avenue Acorns Room Settles Back with Autumn Activities
Our first weeks back have been wonderfully busy in Acorns Room. We have been welcoming new friends to the room and helping them settle into their new environment, creating a warm and supportive atmosphere for everyone. The children have been making the most of...
Newsletter – September 2025
A warm welcome to all our families, whether you’re returning or joining us for the first time. We’re so pleased to have you. The children have settled in so well so far; it’s been lovely to see friendships grow and develop. Our returning children have come back with a...
Introducing Our New Little Acorns Classroom
We are delighted to announce the opening of our brand new classroom, Little Acorns, which welcomed our youngest two-year-old children this September. The classroom is expertly led by Lisa, with wonderful support from Dawn, Farhiyo and Rahma, who together create a...
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.