Encouraging Curiosity at Southville Primary Nursery School
A belief that adventure is never far away underpins the ethos at Southville Primary School's Nursery. From feeding the chickens to digging out the vegetable patch, the children are encouraged to explore the outdoors and link their learning to real life. We believe in a hands-on approach that develops and encourages curiosity, creativity and independence. Many of the children continue their learning journey into Reception at the school, building on their learning and maintaining lasting friendships. If you would like to meet the staff and look around, please contact the school office.
We offer both part-time and full-time places in our Nursery. All children are entitled to 15-hours funded childcare term-time only from the term after their 3rd birthday, starting in September, January and April each year. If your family meets the criteria, your child may also be entitled to an additional 15-hours funded childcare during term-time only. Please see https://www.gov.uk/apply-30-hours-free-tax-free-childcare to check your child's eligibility.
Nursery (Preschool) Admissions
Nursery (Preschool) admissions are through the school office. To arrange a visit and reserve a place, please call 0117 377 2671 or email merrywood.southvillep@bristol-schools.uk.
Nursery places are available for September 2025. To apply for a place, please contact the School Office.
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Children aged 3 by 31st August in the year of application |
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Application process |
Waiting lists |
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Preceding April |
Open Day |
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Mid-April |
Deadline for applications for September starters |
Late applications held on a separate list in order of receipt |
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Late April |
Offers made according to the Allocation Priorities in this policy |
On-time applications held on waiting list if oversubscribed, in order of priority |
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Mid-May |
Deadline for accepting offers |
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Mid-May |
Second round of offers made (on-time applicants have priority) |
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End May |
Deadline for accepting second round offers |
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June onwards |
If the Pre-school is not full after the second round of offers, places will be offered to applicants: - on the on-time waiting list, - on a first-come first-served basis to late applicants |
If there are no spaces - all applicants added to late applicant list |
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July |
Stay and play days and induction evening |
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September |
Child starts in Pre-school |
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Children aged 3 by 31st December in the year of application |
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Date |
Application process – only if there are spaces in Pre-school after 30 September |
Waiting lists |
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Preceding October |
Open day |
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Mid-November |
Deadline for applications for January starters |
Late applications held on a separate list in order of receipt |
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Late November |
Offers made according to the Allocation Priorities in this policy |
On-time applications held on waiting list if oversubscribed, in order of priority |
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Mid-December |
Deadline for accepting offers |
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Mid-December |
Second round of offers made (on-time applicants have priority) |
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End of December term |
Deadline for accepting second round offers |
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December onwards |
If the Pre-school is not full after the second round of offers, places will be offered to applicants: - on the on-time waiting list, - on a first come first served basis to late applicants |
If there are no spaces - all applicants added to late applicant list |
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December |
Stay and play days and induction evening |
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January |
Child starts in Pre-school |
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Children aged 3 by 30 April in the year of application |
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Date |
Application process – only if there are spaces in Pre-school after 31 December |
Waiting lists |
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Preceding February |
Open day |
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Mid-February |
Deadline for applications for April starters |
Late applications held on a separate list in order of receipt |
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Late February |
Offers made according to the Allocation Priorities in this policy |
On-time applications held on waiting list if oversubscribed, in order of priority |
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Mid-March |
Deadline for accepting offers |
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Mid-March |
Second round of offers made (on-time applicants have priority) |
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End March term |
Deadline for accepting second round offers |
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April onwards |
If the Pre-school is not full after the second round of offers, places will be offered to applicants: - on the on-time waiting list - on a first come first served basis to late applicants |
If there are no spaces - all applicants added to late applicant list |
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April |
Stay and play days and induction evening |
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May |
Child starts in Pre-school |
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The nursery (preschool) admissions policy can be found here.
Nursery (Preschool) Open Evenings
We hold termly Open Evenings in our Nursery so that you can see the environment, meet the team and find out about what we can offer your child. We will post upcoming dates on this page and on the calendar when they are confirmed.
Open evening & parent tour
Our next open evening/parent tour of the Nursery is on:
- Monday 20th January 2025, 15:45 to 16:45
- Tuesday 18th March 2025, 15:45 to 16:45
Wraparound Care
Nursery and Reception Wraparound care is run by our trusted external provider SHINE at our Merrywood site. To book a place please following the link below:
https://www.myshine.co.uk/school/southville-primary-school-infants-site