Located in Bristol, The Limes Nursery School is a nursery school, serving pupils aged 2 to 5. The school is a local authority nursery school and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school.
The Limes Nursery School currently has around 121 pupils on roll. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 46.3% boys and 53.7% girls. Around 18.7% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.
The student population reflects a mixed community, with unclassified pupils forming the largest group at around 42.1%. white british pupils make up about 26.4%
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Good. This suggests the school is performing well overall. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | Johnsons Road, Bristol, BS5 9AT |
| Website: | https://www.centralbristolnurseryschool.com |
| Telephone: | 01179030317 |
| School Type: | Local authority nursery school |
| Education phase: | Nursery |
| Local authority: | Bristol, City of |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Ms Rachel Barnwell |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 108905 |
Ofsted inspection date: 17/06/2014
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 2 - 5 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | |
| Number of Pupils: | 121 |
| Number of Boys: | 56 |
| Number of Girls: | 65 |
| Unclassified | 42.10% | 51 |
| White British | 26.40% | 32 |
| African | 9.10% | 11 |
| Pakistani | 5.80% | 7 |
| Other White | 3.30% | 4 |
| Other Asian | 2.50% | 3 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 2.50% | 3 |
| White and Asian | 2.50% | 3 |
| Other Mixed | 2.50% | 3 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 1.70% | 2 |
| Other Black | 1.70% | 2 |
| Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Chinese | 0.00% | 0 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| White and Black African | 0.00% | 0 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Indian | 0.00% | 0 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Limes Nursery School Johnsons Road , Whitehall BS5 9AT | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Spring Woods Nursery School Bannerman Road , Easton BS5 0RR | - not rated | 773 yd | Local authority nursery school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cashmore Nursery School Bright Street , Barton Hill BS5 9PR | - not rated | 1,102 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Werburghs Park Nursery School Glenfrome Road , St Werburghs BS2 9UX | 3out of 4 | 1,533 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Speedwell Nursery School Speedwell Road , Kingswood BS5 7SY | - not rated | 1,919 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whitehall Primary School Johnsons Lane , Whitehall BS5 9AT | 3out of 4 | 44 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| E-Act Bannerman Road Community Academy All Hallows Road , Easton BS5 0HR | 3out of 4 | 751 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bannerman Road Community School and Children's Centre All Hallows Road , Easton BS5 0HR | - not rated | 751 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Redfield Educate Together Primary Academy Avonvale Road , Redfield BS5 9RH | 2out of 4 | 792 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Patrick's Catholic Primary School Blackswarth Road , Redfield BS5 8AS | - not rated | 885 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St George Community College Russell Town Avenue , BS5 9JH | - not rated | 689 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The City Academy Bristol Russell Town Avenue , BS5 9JH | - not rated | 689 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The City Academy Bristol Russell Town Avenue , BS5 9JH | 3out of 4 | 689 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Fairfield High School Allfoxton Road , Horfield BS7 9NL | 3out of 4 | 1,892 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Fairfield High School Allfoxton Road , Horfield BS7 9NL | - not rated | 1,892 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brunel College of Arts and Technology Ashley Down , BS7 9BU | - not rated | 2,419 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steiner Academy Bristol College Road , Fishponds BS16 2JP | - not rated | 3,087 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Zion School Co Pentecostal City Mission Church,6 Gloucester Street , BS5 6QE | - not rated | 1,097 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Snowdon Village Beam Street , Barton Hill BS5 9QR | 3out of 4 | 1,235 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Encompass Education 164 Summerhill Road , St George BS5 8JU | - not rated | 1,685 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Collegiate School Stapleton , Bristol BS16 1BJ | - not rated | 1,934 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Heath House Hospital School Priory Hospital Bristol , Heath House Lane BS16 1EQ | - not rated | 2,054 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.