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Charlton Nursery in Bristol (BS3)

Ofsted: Expected standard·
5.0(6 parent reviews) ·123 Winterstoke Road, Bristol, BS3 2NS · Bristol
Number of places
78 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
May 2026
Local authority
Bristol

About this day nursery

Charlton Nursery, located in Ashton, Bristol, was registered in 2017 and provides full-day care for children aged 0 to 4 years. The nursery operates Monday to Friday from 7:30 am to 5:30 pm.

There are 30 staff members, with a strong focus on professional development, as evidenced by two staff holding Level 6 qualifications, 19 at Level 3, and five at Level 2. The nursery prides itself on creating a strong sense of belonging for children, with new babies settling quickly due to caring and responsive support.

The curriculum is meticulously designed around individual needs and interests, offering inspiring activities and engaging areas. Children benefit from weekly sessions with a coach on a nearby sports pitch and explore a natural forest school garden, engaging in activities such as planting and growing.

The nursery effectively supports children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) and those receiving additional funding, helping them reach their full potential. Staff also supplement the curriculum with engaging trips into the community and city to further learning and skill development.

Our ethos

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What it's like

Staff at Charlton Nursery help children develop a strong sense of belonging, and new babies settle quickly and thrive due to the caring and responsive support provided. Children build strong relationships with staff, arriving happily and eager to engage. The curriculum is precisely formed around children's individual needs and interests, with inspiring activities and inviting areas.

Strong sense of belongingIndividualised curriculumEffective SEND supportOutdoor learning opportunitiesCommunity engagement

Pricing & funding

Funding accepted

30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs)15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds
Pricing on request

This nursery doesn't publish its fees online. Contact them directly for an up-to-date price list and availability.

Key facts

Opening hours

Bristol: 7.30am - 5.30pm, Flax Bourton: 7.45am - 5.45pm, Monday - Friday

Food

Food offered is fresh, diverse and seasonal.

Age range

6 weeks to 5 years

Established

2017

Ofsted Inspection — new report card

Expected standard

Last inspected May 2026

Headline: Expected standard

Grade summary

Exceptional
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Strong standard
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Expected standard
Needs attention
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Urgent improvement
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Each dot represents one of the six inspection categories. Headline is the average of the six grades, rounded up.

Category grades

AchievementExpected standard
Behaviour, attitudes and establishing routinesExpected standard
Children's welfare and wellbeingExpected standard
Curriculum and teachingExpected standard
InclusionExpected standard
Leadership and governanceExpected standard
Age range
0 to 4
Registers
Early Years Register
Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Charlton Nursery

Last inspected 6 May 2026 · Rachel Howell

What it's like to attend

Staff at Charlton Nursery help children develop a strong sense of belonging, and new babies settle quickly and thrive due to the caring and responsive support provided. Children build strong relationships with staff, arriving happily and eager to engage. The curriculum is precisely formed around children's individual needs and interests, with inspiring activities and inviting areas.

Inspector highlights

  • Staff focus closely on developing children's sense of belonging and well-being.
  • Staff form the curriculum precisely, focused on children's individual learning needs and interests, offering inspiring activities and well-thought-out areas.
  • Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) and those in receipt of additional funding are very effectively supported to reach their potential.
  • Children are encouraged to do things for themselves, developing a strong sense of responsibility and tackling age-appropriate challenges.
  • Staff supplement their curriculum with interesting trips into the community and city, using these experiences to plan further learning and skill development.

Areas to develop

  • 1Enhance group times and routines to consistently support all children's continued engagement and learning.
Inspection #10392345 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) and those in receipt of additional funding are very effectively supported to reach their potential. The inspector met with the special educational needs and/or disabilities coordinator and discussed the support for children with SEND.

Outdoor space

Children have weekly sessions with a coach to develop their skills on the nearby sports pitch. They explore the natural forest school garden and have focused sessions here, as well as planting and growing items with staff.

Parent Reviews of Charlton Nursery

5.0
(6)
Sam
2 years ago

Brilliant nursery with fantastic staff. My daughter has been at this Charlton Nursery - Imperial for close to two years and I couldn’t imagine a better place for her to learn and flourish. Long serving staff which speaks for itself - the nursery is managed to an exceptional level and the consistency with rooms and staff provides security and familiarity. I couldn’t fault Charlton at all, all I can do is thank every single person for their amazing hard work day in day out.

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Lisa Chapman
4 years ago

Wonderful nursery my granddaughter attends there

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Inspection history

Date: July 2016

The most recent inspection point has been hidden because the parsed entry didn't match the headline Ofsted rating (Good). We're re-checking it against the original report.

  • May 2025Good
  • April 2025Good
  • September 2019Good
  • August 2019Good
  • July 2016Good
  • July 2016Good

Frequently asked about Charlton Nursery

About the setting

Charlton Nursery registered in 2017 and is located in Ashton, Bristol. It operates from 7.30am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday. There are 30 members of staff who work with the children. Two hold appropriate qualifications at level 6, 19 at level 3 and five at level 2. The setting provides government funded places.

URN
EY479956
Registered person
Charlton Nursery Ltd
Day care type
Full day care
Register
Early Years Register
Establishment type
Childcare on non-domestic premises

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