# Canoe Lake Nursery

Canoe Lake Nursery is a full-day nursery at Nothern Pavilion And Bowling Green, Adjacent To Eastern Parade, Southsea, PO4 9RF, in Southsea, Portsmouth. It is registered for 56 children. Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection in August 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 4.0 from 8 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/canoe-lake-nursery-ey492472  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Nothern Pavilion And Bowling Green, Adjacent To Eastern Parade, Southsea, PO4 9RF
- Registered places: 56
- Phone: 023 9307 2875
- Website: https://www.canoelakenursery.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: EY492472

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection on 7 August 2023, 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/EY492472

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since October 2015 (Reference EY492472). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY492472)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 7 August 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY492472)
- Registered places: 56 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY492472)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 18 September 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1609573)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Nothern Pavilion And Bowling Green, Adjacent To Eastern Parade, Southsea, PO4 9RF

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=50.781724,-1.068668

- 4 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Waverley Gardens, 0.4 miles
- Park: Wimbledon Park, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Southsea Splash Park, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Zip Line, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Canoe Lake Playground, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.5 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: 4.0 out of 5 from 8 reviews (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Craneswater Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Report card (July 2026) |  | 0.3 miles |
| Mayville High School |  | 2–16 |  | yes | 0.5 miles |
| St Swithun's Catholic Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Standards maintained (February 2025) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Cumberland Infant School | Primary | 2–7 | Good (December 2022) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Southsea Infant School | Primary | 4–7 | Report card (June 2026) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Bramble Infant School and Nursery | Primary | 2–7 | Standards maintained (February 2025) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Devonshire Infant School | Primary | 4–7 | Report card (May 2026) |  | 0.8 miles |
| Wimborne Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (June 2023) |  | 0.8 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Tops Southsea](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/tops-southsea-2567291) | Good |  |  | 0.1 miles |
| [Leapfrog Neighbourhood Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/leapfrog-neighbourhood-nursery-ey461909) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Bramble Infant School and Nursery (Early Years Childcare)](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bramble-infant-school-and-nursery-early-years-childcare-ey307547) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Fledglings Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/fledglings-pre-school-ey495412) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Rainbow Corner Nursery School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/rainbow-corner-nursery-school-143530) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Top Tots Day Nursery Hedgerow House Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/top-tots-day-nursery-hedgerow-house-limited-2604953) | Good |  |  | 0.9 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Canoe Lake Nursery's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Canoe Lake Nursery Outstanding at its inspection on 7 August 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Canoe Lake Nursery take?

Canoe Lake Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 56 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Canoe Lake Nursery?

Fratton is the nearest station we know of, 1.0 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Canoe Lake Nursery?

You can call 023 9307 2875 and visit www.canoelakenursery.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY492472)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Canoe+Lake+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJMRVvn7ZddEgR0yt_ZpKQPyk)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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