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
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...
Potions, Shapes, Stories and Spring: What a Term at Speedwell Nursery School!
Speedwell Nursery School has had a wonderfully rich and varied term, packed with creativity, discovery and some brilliant visitors! The children have been making their very own potions using herbs grown in the garden, fruit tea bags, lemons and limes, exploring smells...
In Owl Class We Are Learning… (May 2025)
We Are Learning... To Notice and make sense of Similarities, Differences and Changes in Nature and the Wider World In the garden we are noticing signs of spring and the changes as plants and trees grow buds and leaves, and flowers and blossom start to appear. We will...
In Wren Room We Are Learning… (April 2026)
We Are Learning... ..…. To Listen to and Re-Tell the Story of Jaspers Beanstalk To help the children understand about caring for plants and realising that they don’t grow instantly! Enjoy the story together here. The children will be able to see a speeded up version...
In Owl Room We Are Learning… (February 2026)
We Are Learning... To Recognise Numerals and Know that they Represent a Number Our maths focus this term is around counting and numerals. We will have lots of opportunities to practice counting and learning to link the count with the numeral. We will be learning lots...
In Wren Room We Are Learning… (February 2026)
We Are Learning... To Create and Tell a Story of My Own to Take Part in Shared Reading Experiences and Tales Toolkit Activities Responding to the Features of Stories We will be using Tales Tool Kit to support our story telling. We will be learning about characters,...
World Book Day 2026
Thursday 5th of March is World Book Day. We will be celebrating on Tuesday 3rd and Thursday 5th March to give all the children an opportunity to join in. If they would like, the children (and staff) can dress up as their favourite story book character. Who will they...