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Partou Thornbury Day Nursery & Pre-School

Ofsted: Good
(Sept 2023)
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5.0(4 parent reviews) ·Gillingstool, Thornbury, Bristol, BS35 2EG · South Gloucestershire
Number of places
115 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
Sept 2023
Local authority
South Gloucestershire

About this day nursery

Partou Thornbury Day Nursery & Pre-School, located in Bristol (BS35 2EG), operates as a childcare setting on non-domestic premises. The nursery received a "Good" overall rating in its latest Ofsted inspection on 21/09/2023.

At a regulatory visit on 28 October 2025, Ofsted found that some requirements relating to staff:child ratios, health, and whistleblowing were not being met, leading to specific actions.

Regulatory visitSafeguarding concernsActions resolved
Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Partou Thornbury Day Nursery & Pre-School

Last inspected 21 September 2023

Overall effectiveness
Good

Actions the provider must take

  • Ensure all staff who support children at mealtimes know them well, including their dietary preferences and allergies, to keep children safe and meet their individual needs.
  • Ensure that staff are deployed effectively to supervise children closely, keep them safe to meet the individual needs of all children.

Inspector highlights

  • Regulatory visit on 28 October 2025 identified unmet requirements.
  • Actions for the provider to take were issued.
  • Provider demonstrated improved staff understanding of children
  • Provider developed more effective systems for staff to share information about children.
  • Leaders are clear about their responsibilities to ensure staff are deployed effectively.
  • Ofsted is satisfied the provider has met the safeguarding and welfare actions.
  • The provider remains registered with Ofsted.
Inspection #10291164 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

Parent Reviews of Partou Thornbury Day Nursery & Pre-School

5.0
(4)
victoria ball
9 months ago

We have recently joined the Babies room this March, and our little girl loves it. The staff are brilliant, she comes home happy and already has some excellent relationships with staff. Communication is positive, and they care.

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Lucio Pollice
a year ago

My two children, daughter (1yo) and son (4yo), attend Partou, and we couldn’t be happier. The staff are incredibly welcoming and attentive. They always greet my children with smiles and genuinely enjoy working with the kids. A special mention to Bev, who takes wonderful care of my son and makes his days extra special. The range of activities is good. My son loves telling me about his outdoor playtime and my daughter loves the sensory activities and the sand. The staff keep me well-informed about my children’s progress and any important events. Regular updates and photos on the dedicated app make me feel connected to their daily experiences. Overall, I highly recommend Partou.

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Anna Cessford
2 years ago

Ivy loves going to nursery, the staff are friendly, knowledgable and caring. The environment always looks stimulating and interesting and the teaching of maths and literacy seem really well delivered, alongside a fun, playful approach!

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Inspection history
Improved from Inadequate → Good in 2023

Date: January 2011

  • September 2023Good
  • April 2023Inadequate
  • May 2022Requires improvement
  • August 2016Good
  • October 2012Good
  • January 2011Good

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