# Big Discoveries Nursery Big Discoveries Nursery is a full-day nursery at Portchester Community Centre, Westlands Grove, Fareham, PO16 9AD, in Portchester, Hampshire. It is registered for 43 children. Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection in October 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 2 reviews (October 2026). It is run by Big Discoveries Ltd. Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/big-discoveries-nursery-ey543916 Last checked 30 October 2026. ## At a glance - Type: Full-day nursery - Address: Portchester Community Centre, Westlands Grove, Fareham, PO16 9AD - Registered places: 43 - Website: https://bigdiscoveries.co.uk/ - Run by: [Big Discoveries Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/big-discoveries-ltd) - Ofsted URN: EY543916 ## Ofsted and official records Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection on 17 October 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. - Quality of education: Outstanding - Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding - Personal development: Outstanding - Leadership and management: Outstanding Safeguarding effective. Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY543916 Official records: - Ofsted registration: Registered since March 2017 (Reference EY543916). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY543916) - Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 17 October 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY543916) - Registered places: 43 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY543916) - Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 21 February 2024). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/560410) ## Fees Fees, hours and ages: not published yet. ## Hours and ages Opening hours and ages: not published yet. ## Getting there Address: Portchester Community Centre, Westlands Grove, Fareham, PO16 9AD Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=50.844340,-1.132476 - Station: Portchester, 0.5 miles - 8 bus stops within 400 m - Park: Portchester Park, under 0.1 miles - Park: Harbour View Open Space, 0.3 miles - Park: Alton Grove Open Space, 0.3 miles - Park: High View Park, 0.4 miles - Park: Northfield Park, 0.5 miles - Playground: Portchester Park Play Area, under 0.1 miles NaPTAN, Department for Transport, checked 13 November 2026 · © OpenStreetMap contributors, checked 13 November 2026. ## Places and next steps Spaces: not published yet. In Hampshire there are about 2.7 children under 5 for every registered nursery place. Places are how many children nurseries may care for, not free spaces. Source: ONS Census 2021. When to apply: https://toddly.co.uk/when-to-apply-for-nursery ## Ratings - Google: 5.0 out of 5 from 2 reviews (as of 30 October 2026) ## Nearby schools Distances are in a straight line. | School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance | |---|---|---|---|---|---| | Wicor Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Standards maintained (November 2024) | | 0.4 miles | | Red Barn Community Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Outstanding (March 2024) | | 0.4 miles | | Castle Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (March 2024) | | 0.5 miles | | Northern Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Good (April 2023) | | 0.5 miles | | Northern Infant School | Primary | 5–7 | School remains Good (October 2023) | | 0.5 miles | | The Victory Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good (November 2024) | yes | 1.0 miles | | St Paul's Catholic Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (November 2023) | yes | 1.6 miles | | Beacon View Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good (July 2025) | yes | 1.8 miles | ## Nearby nurseries | Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance | |---|---|---|---|---| | [Castle Early Years](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/castle-early-years-2840851) | | | | 0.3 miles | | [Red Barn Community Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/red-barn-community-preschool-507811) | Good | | | 0.4 miles | | [Portchester Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/portchester-day-nursery-2604031) | Good | | | 0.4 miles | | [Sprouts Childcare Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/sprouts-childcare-ltd-2881075) | | | | 0.5 miles | | [Northern Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/northern-pre-school-507933) | Good | | | 0.5 miles | | [Happy Days Nursery and Pre-School, Portsmouth](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/happy-days-nursery-and-pre-school-portsmouth-2820977) | | | | 0.7 miles | ## Frequently asked questions ### What is Big Discoveries Nursery's Ofsted rating? Ofsted rated Big Discoveries Nursery Outstanding at its inspection on 17 October 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. ### How many children can Big Discoveries Nursery take? Big Discoveries Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 43 children at any one time. ### Who runs Big Discoveries Nursery? Big Discoveries Nursery is run by Big Discoveries Ltd, which runs 2 nurseries. ### What is the nearest station to Big Discoveries Nursery? Portchester is the nearest station we know of, 0.5 miles away in a straight line. ### How do I contact Big Discoveries Nursery? You can visit bigdiscoveries.co.uk. ## Sources - Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY543916) - Rating and review themes: Google, as of 30 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Big+Discoveries+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJl2W0t6JpdEgRoP3Pox2TXbg) - Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/) Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.