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Partou Thornbury Day Nursery & Pre-School # Partou Thornbury Day Nursery & Pre-School Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Sept 2023) · 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 - About - Ofsted - Reviews - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Reviews](#reviews) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## 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 visit Safeguarding concerns Actions 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: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50291067) ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Partou Thornbury Day Nursery & Pre-School Inspection date Sept 2023 Inspection no. 10291164 [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50291067)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY414936) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. 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[Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=partou-thornbury-day-nursery-pre-school-bs35-2eg-ey414936) ## Parent Reviews of Partou Thornbury Day Nursery & Pre-School 5.0 (4) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocLd69eeOmoQtxxoz_vFO4fGnpCZarPhB947Peb0YK8l_ViZoQ=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) 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. [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT21WbWRURm5XbTlxWWpKaVJWcFVUbnBPYkZSTGVFRRAB!2m1!1s0x4871977a470c926f:0xe4aa41a8bd755854) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjV1xsK499dNt18aVNY0uZEnovw-5JRW5c54DZ7ryWPedFy3ZIol=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba3) 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. [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURMNUtfZDJnRRAB!2m1!1s0x4871977a470c926f:0xe4aa41a8bd755854) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocKKrdEpUgGBG0ttN55fX5bAt6jNJbBIMPe1OAP8dzERf7DVOg=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) 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! [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNUMnFXa3VRRRAB!2m1!1s0x4871977a470c926f:0xe4aa41a8bd755854) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocL0tyPP9TM3VXzBKWY0WF5KKjyhLabYHM-S1Y-PCYkKF8bynw=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) R S 4 years ago [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUQ2MmVHTGpBRRAB!2m1!1s0x4871977a470c926f:0xe4aa41a8bd755854) Reviews from Google for Partou Thornbury Day Nursery & Pre-School. [See all on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=16477054379677276244&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) Inspection history Improved from Inadequate → Good in 2023 Date: January 2011 - September 2023 Good - April 2023 Inadequate - May 2022 Requires improvement - August 2016 Good - October 2012 Good - January 2011 Good ## Frequently asked about Partou Thornbury Day Nursery & Pre-School ### How was Partou Thornbury Day Nursery & Pre-School rated by Ofsted? ### Which area does Partou Thornbury Day Nursery & Pre-School serve? ### What strengths were identified at the nursery? ## Nearby day nurseries in Bristol Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Partou Thornbury Day Nursery & Pre-School. - [ Ofsted: Good 0.4 mi ### Happy Days Day Nursery Thornbury Bristol · BS35 3UP 3.5(14 reviews) ](/nursery/happy-days-day-nursery-thornbury-bs35-3up-ey542365) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.5 mi ### First Step Pre-School Bristol · BS35 2HQ ](/nursery/first-step-pre-school-ltd-bs35-2hq-ey345348) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.6 mi ### Rainbow Teddies Pre-School Thornbury · BS35 1JW ](/nursery/rainbow-teddies-pre-school-bs35-1jw-136063) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.3 mi ### Natural Choice Nurseries - Alveston Bristol · BS35 3LN ](/nursery/natural-choice-nurseries-ltd-alveston-bs35-3ln-ey336299) - [ Awaiting first inspection 1.4 mi ### Thornbury Nest Day Nursery & Preschool Wotton-Under-Edge · GL12 8QH ](/nursery/thornbury-nest-day-nursery-preschool-gl12-8qh-2855876) - [ Ofsted: Good 2.1 mi ### Tytherington Pre-School Wotton-Under-Edge · GL12 8QE ](/nursery/tytherington-pre-school-gl12-8qe-136110) [See all nurseries in Bristol →](/search?q=Bristol) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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