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.

Vision and Values

We are a positive, happy, caring, learning community that is committed to providing high quality learning opportunities for everyone.

Promoting Creativity

At Filton Avenue, we place a special emphasis on encouraging creativity and creative thinking. This encompasses all areas of learning and exploration and is very much at the heart of our practice.

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

Newsletter – December 2020: A Christmas Message From Our Headteacher

Newsletter – December 2020: A Christmas Message From Our Headteacher

As we come to the end of a very challenging and different year in school, I want to thank you all for your support, patience and stickability!  You and your children have been amazing and it has been a joy to welcome you every morning and afternoon and to see the...

COVID-19 December 2020 Update

In light of the coming two-week Christmas break, where a pupil or staff member tests positive for coronavirus (COVID-19), having developed symptoms within 48 hours since being in school, the school office number (0117 3772680) should be contacted and instructions...

Bristol City Council COVID-19 Advice

Bristol City Council COVID-19 Advice

Our surrounding area currently has one of the highest rates of coronavirus (COVID-19) in Bristol. We have been asked to pass on the latest guidance from Bristol City Council, which they will also deliver through their media campaigns and outreach. We will update this...

Parent and Carer Questionnaire

Parent and Carer Questionnaire

It was so good to be in touch with so many of you last week in all the different ways that Key-people contacted you. Who would have thought we would be Zooming parent meetings?! I trust the "meetings" were reassuring and informative about the wonderful learning that...

COVID-19: Face Coverings

COVID-19: Face Coverings

In light of increasing numbers of coronavirus in the community, and to keep everyone as safe as possible, we are asking all parents/carers to please wear a face covering when dropping off or picking up your children, as of next week. Thank you for your co-operation...

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!

Ofsted, 2020

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. 

News from Acorns, Beech and Willow

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...

Dancing into Learning at Filton Avenue!

Our children had a fantastic time exploring movement and coordination during our outdoor tyre dancing activity! Watching them build confidence, develop their gross motor skills, and have fun reminds us why physical play is such an essential part of early learning....