Childcare & Schools
Whether you’re going back to work or just need a few hours each week to get things done or put your feet up for a change, childcare provision is important. Our directory includes nurseries, pre-schools, and other options. And when it’s time for your little ones to head to school, we’ve got some great choices in the local area – just remember to apply for your child’s place in plenty of time.
Childcare
Nurseries & Pre-schools
The Nursery
The Nursery is an independent ‘Outstanding’ setting, based off the High Street in Portishead. At The Nursery, our main focus is to give the children the best possible start in their life. We offer a range of experiences such as, Ballet, Drama, Sports coaching, Fox Cycling lessons and variety of outings in our minibus. Being in the centre of Portishead allows us to be ‘out and about’ with our children, exploring the beautiful marina, the Lake Grounds, and local parks. Our fantastic team have a wide range of experience, including qualified teachers leading our Preschool. The children’s favourite member of staff is ‘Purdey’ our Therapy Dog. We would love to show you our Nursery & Preschool and tell you more about what we do. Please contact us at The Nursery to book a viewing.
Crockerne Church of England Primary Nursery
Is your child 3 and ready to start nursery in September? Please contact the school office on 01275 372659 to register your interest.
High Down Schools Nursery
8.45 to 11.45 (Morning Session)
11.45 to 12.30 (Lunch)
12.30-3.30 (Afternoon Session)
Portishead Pre-school – Term Time
Portishead Pre-school runs Brampton Pre-School on Brampton Way. Call Brampton Pre-school on (01275) 817834)www.portisheadpreschool.co.uk
St Joseph’s Pre-school – Term Time
Our Sessions are:
8:30 – 11:30am – Session 1 – £20 per session or Govt Funding can be used.
11:30 – 12:15pm – Optional Lunch session – Govt funding can not be used and will need to be paid for, at £5. To begin with, a packed lunch will need to be provided.
12:15 – 3:15pm – Session 2 – £20 per session or Govt Funding can be used
3:15 – 5:45pm – AfterSchool/wrap around care – Govt funding can not be used and will need to be paid for, currently £10 per session.
There will an Application Form to complete and a £25 Registration feeContact email address; [email protected]
Trinity Church School Nursery – Term Time
We have a wonderful purpose built environment with a large outdoor area and we are proud to be part of the wider school. Attending a school nursery has the added benefits of access to the wider school facilities and highly trained early years practitioners working alongside your child. Being part of a school also aids that transition that your child will make when they move into a Reception setting. Our nursery is called Meadow Class, a fitting name for our beautiful setting on the edge of the nature reserve. We have family groups, which we name after wild flowers that you may find growing nearby. Uniform is available and many chose to wear this to promote a sense of identity and belonging, but you can chose.
Bertie’s Nursery School, Wraxall – Term Time only option
Blossom Tree Day Nursery, Portishead
Busy Bees Nursery, Portishead
Lakehouse Nursery, Portishead
Nursery on the Green
Station House Nursery, Portishead
The Academy Nursery School, Portishead
Quays Park Nursery, Portishead
Montessori Nurseries
Clevedon Montessori School
Secret Garden Montessori School of Nailsea
The Bristol Montessori
Funded pre-school hours are available for all children at both nurseries & pre-schools.
Childminders
You can obtain details of local registered childminders from the North Somerset Family Information Service on (01934) 426300 – Click Here for their directory.
You can also pop over to the Portishead Parent Facebook Group to ask for recommendations – On the 1st Friday of every month we also invite Childminders to let us know their availability & tell us what they are up to.
Click Here to ask for recommendations.
Babysitters, Nannies & ad hoc childcare
This may be a time for you to ask for recommendations.
Try asking other parents over on the Portishead Parent Facebook Group Click Here
Primary Schools
We are lucky to have great Primary Schools here. Just remember that you must apply for your place!
Applications to start Primary School are open between September & January (to start the following September). You are still able to make a Late Application. – see the North Somerset Council website for the full information & exact dates.
School Admissions Click Here for full Information
Portishead
Portishead Primary School www.portisheadprimary.co.uk
High Down Infant School/High Down Junior School www.highdownschools.co.uk
St. Joseph’s Catholic Primary School www.st-josephs.org.uk/web
St Peter’s Church of England Primary School www.st-peters.n-somerset.sch.uk/
Trinity Anglican Methodist Primary School www.trinityprimaryschool.co.uk/
Pill and Portbury
Crokerne Church of England Primary School (inc. nursery) www.crockerne.co.uk/
St Mary’s Church of England VA Primary www.stmarysprimaryportbury.co.uk/
Tutoring
Family Hub's
Portishead Family Hub, St Barnabas Centre, West Hill, Portishead (01275) 884001
Join Family Hubs North Somerset & get their ‘What’s On’ email, every quarter – Don’t miss out! Click Here to join.
What’s On at your local Family Hub Portishead, Pill, Long Ashton, Nailsea & Blackwell
Click Here for their contact details, pick up a paper copy there, or find the latest What’s On on their Facebook Page
Independent Schools
Badminton School, Westbury-on-Trym
Belgrave School, Clifton
Bristol Grammar School, Bristol
Clifton College, Clifton
Clifton High School, Clifton
Queen Elizabeth’s Hospital, Clifton
Redmaids’ High Junior School, Westbury-on-Trym
Redmaids’ High School, Westbury-on-Trym
The Downs School, Wraxall
Torwood House School, Redland
