Schools & families (0–18)
Nurseries, schools and things to do for children and young people in and around Stoke Bishop.
Early years & childcare
Nurseries & pre-schools
Search registered nurseries, pre-schools and childminders and read inspection reports on Ofsted.
Funded childcare
Check your eligibility for free childcare hours through Bristol City Council’s early years pages.
Primary schools
Stoke Bishop C of E Primary School
Our village primary, often known as ‘Cedar Park’. Co-educational, ages 4–11. Before- and after-school care is provided on site by Shine @ Stoke Bishop Primary.
Other nearby primaries
Several state and independent primary schools serve Westbury-on-Trym, Sea Mills, Henleaze and Sneyd Park. Use Get Information About Schools to search by postcode.
Secondary schools & sixth form
State secondary schools
Admissions for Bristol state secondaries are coordinated by Bristol City Council. Check catchments and deadlines carefully – applications close in the autumn of Year 6.
Independent schools
North-west Bristol has several independent day and boarding schools within easy reach. Compare them on Get Information About Schools.
Activities for children & young people
Cricket
Stoke Bishop Cricket Club runs junior teams from Under 9 to Under 17 at Coombe Dingle Sports Complex.
43rd Bristol Scout Group
The 43rd Bristol (St Mary Magdalene Stoke Bishop) Scout Group runs two Beaver colonies (Monday and Tuesday evenings in term time), a Cub pack (ages 8–10½) and a Scout troop (ages 10½–14) from its new Scout Community Hall at 15/17 Kewstoke Road, BS9 1HA.
Libraries
Free books, rhyme times and homework help at Bristol City Council libraries in BS9:
- Henleaze Library – Northumbria Drive, BS9 4HP
- Sea Mills Library – Sylvan Way, BS9 2NA
- Westbury Library – Falcondale Road, BS9 3JZ