Ofsted: GoodYou're hereWhitchurch Under Fives
BS14 0DR · Nursery
Whitchurch Under Fives
- Ofsted: Good · Oct 2021
- BRISTOL BS14
In short: a nursery in BRISTOL, open since 1992, with room for 35 children. Ofsted last visited in October 2021. Nurseries publish far less than schools, so this page sticks to the facts we hold and what to ask on a visit.
Good to know
- Good in all 4 areas at its last graded inspection.
- Registered with Ofsted, which last inspected it in October 2021.
- Room for 35 children at a time.
Worth checking
- Old grade. The Good rating is from 2021.
- Little data. Nurseries publish far less than schools, so a visit matters more.
- OfstedGood
- Places35children at a time
- Opened199234 years ago
Ofsted
What does Ofsted's early years grade mean?
Ofsted inspects every nursery on the early years register. Here's every visit we hold.
Every Ofsted visit
Choose a year to see the visit.
Rated Requires improvement in 2019, then Good at the next inspection in 2021.
What Ofsted found in November 2015
Read the 2015 report on OfstedWhat Ofsted found in July 2019
Read the 2019 report on OfstedWhat Ofsted found in October 2021
- SafeguardingEffective
- Quality of educationGood
- Behaviour and attitudesGood
- Personal developmentGood
- LeadershipGood
The four grades, in plain English
- Outstanding
- Much better than the minimum.
- Good
- Meets every standard well.
- Requires improvement
- Not yet good. Ofsted will be back soon.
- Inadequate
- Serious problems that must be fixed.
Funded childcare
How many free hours could your child get?
These are the national rules. Ask Whitchurch Under Fives which funded hours it offers, and what costs extra, like meals and trips.
15 hours for every 3 and 4 year old
Every child in England gets 15 funded hours a week in term time from the term after they turn 3.
Up to 30 hours for working parents
If you work, you may get 30 funded hours a week for children from 9 months old. Apply through Childcare Choices.
15 hours for some 2 year olds
Families on some benefits can get 15 hours a week from the term after their child turns 2.
Tax-Free Childcare
For every £8 you pay in, the government adds £2, up to £2,000 a year per child.
Check what you can get at Childcare Choices.
Day to day
Life at Whitchurch Under Fives
Open day
What to ask when you visit
Based on what the data says about Whitchurch Under Fives. Take this list with you.
- 1“What has changed since the last Ofsted inspection?”The grade is from 2021.
- 2“What are your opening hours, and do you close in the holidays?”We don't hold opening hours for nurseries.
- 3“How many funded hours can you offer, and what costs extra?”Funded hours are free, but meals and extras can cost money.
- 4“Who will look after my child, and how long have they worked here?”Staff who stay make a big difference to young children.
- 5“How do you support children who need extra help?”Every nursery has to support children with special educational needs.
Nearby
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The basics
School details
- Type
- Nursery
- Opened
- December 1992
- Council
- Bristol, City of
- Address
- The Bungalow, 1 School Close, Whitchurch, BRISTOL, BS14 0DR
- Ofsted reference (URN)
- 107106 · See it on the government register
Questions
Questions parents ask
Is Whitchurch Under Fives a good nursery?
Ofsted rated it Good in October 2021. That's a while ago. Visit, and read the latest inspection report.
What is Whitchurch Under Fives's Ofsted rating?
Ofsted rated it Good in October 2021. That's a while ago. Ofsted no longer gives one overall grade, so its next inspection will give a report card that grades each area. The full report on Ofsted's website explains what it does well and what it needs to improve.
How many free hours can my child get?
Every 3 and 4 year old in England can get 15 funded hours a week in term time. Working parents can get up to 30 hours a week from 9 months old. Check what this nursery offers.
Sources: Department for Education school performance tables, school census and workforce, academy accounts, admissions statistics, Ofsted and ISI. Photos are stand-ins. School details and inspections checked against official records on 5 November 2026.