Speedwell Nursery School
Speedwell
Speedwell Nursery School is a local authority-maintained nursery school located in the heart of Speedwell.
The nursery first opened in 1946 and has continued to build on its long tradition of offering high quality early years education for two, three and four year olds for 78 years.
Our experienced teachers and nursery staff work to provide an exciting, safe, creative place for your child to play, make friends and develop their love of learning.
We have spacious well equipped nursery rooms and a fantastic, large garden full of trees, wildlife and even a tree house. Perfect for having child sizes adventures!
We look forward to welcoming you and your family.
Contact Speedwell Nursery School
Speedwell Nursery School
Speedwell Road
Bristol
BS5 7SY
For queries and enquiries, contact the office
Email: speedwell.n@bristol-schools.uk
Tel: 0117 9030 329
Headteacher: Jet Davis
Chair of Governors: Jill Gettrup
SENDCo: Natalie Williams
Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL): Liz Allen
Finding Us
If you are coming up Speedwell Road from Whitehall there is a large block of flats on your left. Look out for the bus stop across the road and our blue 'Nursery School' sign that points up the pathway to our centre.
If you are approaching us from the Kingswood direction, with the BBA School on your right, go straight across the mini roundabout on Speedwell Road. The bus stop is on the left and our blue 'Nursery School' sign points up the pathway to our centre.
The staff are enthusiastic about making the days engaging for the children, particularly my son’s keyworker. She takes such genuine interest in the children as individuals, quick to highlight any concerns and nurture any interests. I can’t fault the care they all give in Wrens Room, even down to the reception staff making the children feel special first thing in the morning and how well the site is maintained and looked after.
I value the relationships the staff build with the children and quickly. I love how I see them hugging the kids and genuinely enjoying what they do, and they seem to really understand each child’s personality. The room always seems calm and happy no matter what time you walk in. And it looks like they all have fun with a wide range of activities. I like how all the staff say hello to my child when he walks in and how the children follow that example. Reception staff give an amazing welcome everyday.
News and Updates from Speedwell Nursery School
Wonder Baby Show by The Travelling Light Theatre Company
We had a fabulous time being part of the Wonder Baby theatre show last week. Children and families were invited to join in the fun exploring the resources with the actors and by responding to music before the performance. The actors told the story of two babies...
In Term 2 in Owl Room We Are Learning… (November 2026)
We Are Learning… To Count and Find Out How Many We will be focusing on developing number confidence, in particular knowledge around number and counting. We will be exploring maths resources, singing number songs and looking at number stories. Some of the children are...
In Term 2 in Wren Room We Are Learning… (November 2026)
We Are Learning… To Remember (and Talk About) Significant Events This term there are lots of events and festivals, including Halloween, Diwali, Bonfire Night and Christmas. Linked to Bonfire Night, we will be creating firework pictures using different tools (such as...
A Message from Our Headteacher: End of Term 1 at Little Hayes and Speedwell
Dear parents and carers, It is nearly the end of the first term, and we have had a busy few months welcoming new children and families and reconnecting with those moving classes after the holidays. Thank you to everyone who was able to come to our first Family Explore...
Parent Connect: Thank You to Everyone Who Joined Us!
A big thank you to everyone who joined us for today’s Parent Connect session at Speedwell Nursery School! It was lovely to have dedicated time to sit together, chat and share ideas about some of the parenting topics that matter most to you and your family. Today we...
In Owl Class We Are Learning… (September 2026)
We Are Learning... To Settle, Build Relationships and Find out about the People in Our Key Group We have been busy re-settling returning children and those moving up from Willow room, as well as welcoming new children and their families. We have been finding out which...
In Wren Room We Are Learning… (June 2026)
We Are Learning... To use Big Movements with Co-ordination According to the Chief Medical Officer, children under 5 need 180 minutes of physical activity each day! This term we are getting active. We will be building and attempting our own obstacle courses, and...
Important Dates – Speedwell Nursery School
Please remember that we are closed next Wednesday morning (10th June) for staff training. We will be open for the afternoon session from 12.30pm. We are also closed all day on Wednesday 1st July for staff training. The last day of term is Wednesday 22nd July. We will...
In Owl Class We Are Learning… (June 2026)
We Are Learning... To use Big Movements with Co-Ordination This term we are getting active. We will be building and attempting our own obstacle courses, and finding creative ways to move over, under, around and through the obstacles, using balance, agility and spatial...
From Caterpillars to Butterflies at Little Hayes Nursery School
13/4/26 - The caterpillars have arrived At the moment they are quite inactive but they will soon start to move, eat the special food in the pots, and start to grow. We will start to see balls of waste (poo) near them and silk webbing surrounding them, and in 7 to 14...