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Abacus @ Meadowbrook Primary School

Ofsted: Good
(Nov 2022)
·Meadowbrook Primary School, Three Brooks Lane, Bristol, BS32 8TA · South Gloucestershire
Number of places
62 places
Age range
2–4 yrs
Last inspected
Nov 2022
Local authority
South Gloucestershire

About this day nursery

Meadowbrook Primary School, located in Bristol, is an educational institution dedicated to fostering confident, caring, resilient, and curious children. The school prides itself on its unique pupils, supportive parents, and inspirational staff, all working collaboratively within the Olympus Academy Trust to create a safe, happy, and engaging learning environment.

The school holds high expectations for its students, placing their needs at the core of all activities. Meadowbrook offers a rich and broad 'Curious Curriculum' alongside a diverse range of extra-curricular activities, encouraging pupils to achieve their best in all aspects of school life.

The Senior Headteacher, Will Ferris, extends a warm welcome and invites prospective families to visit the school to experience its family-like atmosphere firsthand and learn more about what makes Meadowbrook a great place to grow and learn. The school also features sections highlighting its focus on curiosity, adventure, arts, and leadership, reflecting a holistic approach to child development.

Our ethos

At Meadowbrook we have high expectations, and the needs of our pupils are at the heart of all we do. Our aim is for our children to be confident, caring, resilient and curious; we encourage them to achieve the very best that they can across every area of school, from the rich and broad 'Curious Curriculum' to the wide range of extra-curricular activities.

What it's like

Children thrive in this warm, welcoming pre-school. They excitably come in, wave parents goodbye, take off their coats and shoes and quickly settle into play. Staff know the children extremely well and are sensitive to the way they like to be greeted.

Curious CurriculumHolistic DevelopmentPart of Olympus Academy TrustStrong Community Focus

Pricing & funding

Pricing on request

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Key facts

Opening hours

8.30am to 3.30pm

Term time / All Year

Term Time

Established

2014

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating

Last inspected 21 November 2022 · Joanne Neenan

Safeguarding effective
Overall effectiveness
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour and attitudes
Good
Personal development
Outstanding
Leadership and management
Good

What it's like to attend

Children thrive in this warm, welcoming pre-school. They excitably come in, wave parents goodbye, take off their coats and shoes and quickly settle into play. Staff know the children extremely well and are sensitive to the way they like to be greeted.

Inspector highlights

  • The highly-skilled leadership and management team have a clear vision for the setting and are always looking to improve where needed.
  • Children have many opportunities to learn in a fun and engaging way.
  • Staff are very skilled at supporting children to manage any disputes they may have.
  • Children are strongly supported and encouraged to be independent learners and to respect their environment.
  • Children have many excellent opportunities to learn how to keep themselves healthy.

Areas to develop

  • 1support children to use their home languages and cultures in everyday play and learning.
Inspection #10234012 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

their children have developed in confidence through being in the pre-school

they are given activity ideas that they can do with their children at home

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities are well supported. The pre-school links well with specialist support services and local schools, ensuring children get all the help they need, and have a smooth transition into school.

Outdoor space

Children have access to a wide range of toys, both inside and outside. Children who learn best outside are well catered for, as they go outside every day, dressed appropriately for all weathers. They make the most of the weather and use is as a learning tool.

Inspection history

Date: May 2014

  • November 2022Good
  • November 2016Outstanding
  • May 2014Good

Frequently asked about Abacus @ Meadowbrook Primary School

About the setting

Abacus Pre-School @ Meadowbrook Primary School in Bradley Stoke, Bristol registered in 2014 and is one of four privately run pre-schools. It is open each weekday, from 8.30am to 3.30pm, during term time only. There are five members of staff. The two directors and the manager hold a qualification in early years management at level 5. Other staff hold qualifications at level 2 and level 3 and one is unqualified.

URN
EY473474
Registered person
Learning Through Play Ltd
Day care type
Full day care
Register
Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register
Establishment type
Childcare on non-domestic premises
Previous rating
Outstanding

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