# Carousel Nursery School

Carousel Nursery School is a full-day nursery at 40 Northern Parade, Portsmouth, PO2 8ND, in Tipner, Portsmouth. It is registered for 60 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in July 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 4.0 from 3 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/carousel-nursery-school-ey500461  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 40 Northern Parade, Portsmouth, PO2 8ND
- Registered places: 60
- Phone: 023 9267 7377
- Website: https://carouselnursery.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: EY500461

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 11 July 2024, 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/EY500461

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since September 2016 (Reference EY500461). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY500461)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 11 July 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY500461)
- Registered places: 60 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY500461)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 11 September 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/107136)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: 40 Northern Parade, Portsmouth, PO2 8ND

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=50.822731,-1.083243

- 11 bus stops within 400 m
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 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 3 reviews (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stamshaw Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Good (November 2023) |  | 0.2 miles |
| Stamshaw Infant Academy | Primary | 4–7 | School remains Good (September 2023) |  | 0.2 miles |
| Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | Good (May 2024) |  | 0.3 miles |
| The Harbour School |  | 5–19 | Report card (March 2026) |  | 0.3 miles |
| King's Academy Northern Parade (Infant) | Primary | 4–7 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (September 2024) |  | 0.4 miles |
| King's Academy Northern Parade (Junior) | Primary | 7–11 | Good (October 2023) |  | 0.5 miles |
| Cliffdale Primary Academy |  | 4–11 | Report card (November 2025) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| King's Academy College Park (Junior) | Primary | 7–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (November 2024) |  | 0.6 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Top Tots Day Nursery MLC Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/top-tots-day-nursery-mlc-limited-2604135) | Good |  |  | 0.1 miles |
| [Little Admirals Stamshaw](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-admirals-stamshaw-2594986) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Cherry Tree Day Nursery (Portsmouth) Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/cherry-tree-day-nursery-portsmouth-limited-2842886) | Report card May 2026 |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [St Nicholas Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/st-nicholas-preschool-ey560282) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Puffin Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/puffin-pre-school-ey393239) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Discovery Nursery School (Portsmouth)](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/discovery-nursery-school-portsmouth-2876796) |  |  |  | 0.5 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Carousel Nursery School's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Carousel Nursery School Good at its inspection on 11 July 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Carousel Nursery School take?

Carousel Nursery School is registered with Ofsted for up to 60 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Carousel Nursery School?

Hilsea is the nearest station we know of, 1.1 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Carousel Nursery School?

You can call 023 9267 7377 and visit carouselnursery.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY500461)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Carousel&query_place_id=ChIJs2lggz5ddEgReyptCYjGy6Y)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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