# Bramble Infant School and Nursery (Early Years Childcare)

Bramble Infant School and Nursery (Early Years Childcare) is a full-day nursery at Bramble Road, Southsea, Portsmouth, PO4 0DT, in Southsea, Portsmouth. It is registered for 46 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in May 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 4.3 from 19 reviews (October 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bramble-infant-school-and-nursery-early-years-childcare-ey307547  
Last checked 31 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Bramble Road, Southsea, Portsmouth, PO4 0DT
- Registered places: 46
- Phone: 023 9282 8604
- Website: http://www.bramble.portsmouth.sch.uk/
- Ofsted URN: EY307547

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 11 May 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

- Quality of education: Good
- Behaviour and attitudes: Good
- Personal development: Good
- Leadership and management: Good

Safeguarding effective.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY307547

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since July 2005 (Reference EY307547). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY307547)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 11 May 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY307547)
- Registered places: 46 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY307547)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Bramble Road, Southsea, Portsmouth, PO4 0DT

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=50.791981,-1.074920

- Station: Fratton, 0.3 miles
- Station: Portsmouth & Southsea, 0.8 miles
- 17 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Britannia Park, 0.2 miles
- Park: Royal British Legion garden area, 0.3 miles
- Park: Claremont Park, 0.3 miles
- Park: Somerstown Community Park, 0.4 miles
- Park: Omega Park, 0.5 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles

NaPTAN, Department for Transport, checked 13 November 2026 · © OpenStreetMap contributors, checked 13 November 2026.

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Portsmouth there are about 3.3 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: 4.3 out of 5 from 19 reviews (as of 31 October 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bramble Infant School and Nursery | Primary | 2–7 | Standards maintained (February 2025) | yes | under 0.1 miles |
| Devonshire Infant School | Primary | 4–7 | Report card (May 2026) |  | 0.2 miles |
| Fernhurst Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | School remains Good (March 2023) |  | 0.2 miles |
| Southsea Infant School | Primary | 4–7 | Report card (June 2026) |  | 0.4 miles |
| Ark Ayrton Primary Academy | Primary | 2–11 | School remains Good (Improving) (July 2024) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Craneswater Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Report card (July 2026) |  | 0.4 miles |
| Penbridge Infant School | Primary | 2–7 | School remains Good (September 2022) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Cottage Grove Primary School and Nursery | Primary | 2–11 | Requires improvement (June 2024) | yes | 0.6 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Fledglings Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/fledglings-pre-school-ey495412) | Good |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Rainbow Corner Nursery School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/rainbow-corner-nursery-school-143530) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Little Thinkers at Penbridge](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-thinkers-at-penbridge-2889504) |  |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Binsteed Childcare Services Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/binsteed-childcare-services-ltd-2874827) |  |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Twinkle Cottage Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/twinkle-cottage-day-nursery-ey427294) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Southsea Nature Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/southsea-nature-nursery-2655061) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.6 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Bramble Infant School and Nursery (Early Years Childcare)'s Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Bramble Infant School and Nursery (Early Years Childcare) Good at its inspection on 11 May 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Bramble Infant School and Nursery (Early Years Childcare) take?

Bramble Infant School and Nursery (Early Years Childcare) is registered with Ofsted for up to 46 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Bramble Infant School and Nursery (Early Years Childcare)?

Fratton is the nearest station we know of, 0.3 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Bramble Infant School and Nursery (Early Years Childcare)?

You can call 023 9282 8604 and visit www.bramble.portsmouth.sch.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY307547)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 31 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Bramble+Infant+School+and+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJI_LjkaVddEgRoXYBv4-5kv8)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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