# Castle Pre-School Ltd

Castle Pre-School Ltd is a sessional pre-school at The Community Building, Court Lane Junior School, Hilary Avenue, Cosham, PORTSMOUTH, PO6 2PP, in Cosham, Portsmouth. It is registered for 16 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in January 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/castle-pre-school-ltd-ey378932  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: The Community Building, Court Lane Junior School, Hilary Avenue, Cosham, PORTSMOUTH, PO6 2PP
- Registered places: 16
- Phone: 07814 849709
- Ofsted URN: EY378932

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 3 January 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/EY378932

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since September 2008 (Reference EY378932). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY378932)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 3 January 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY378932)
- Registered places: 16 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY378932)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: The Community Building, Court Lane Junior School, Hilary Avenue, Cosham, PORTSMOUTH, PO6 2PP

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=50.844006,-1.060271

- Station: Cosham, 0.3 miles
- 6 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Drayton Park, 0.3 miles
- Park: Cosham Park, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 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


## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Court Lane Infant Academy | Primary | 4–7 | School remains Good (April 2024) |  | under 0.1 miles |
| Court Lane Junior Academy | Primary | 7–11 | School remains Good (June 2024) |  | under 0.1 miles |
| Highbury Primary School | Primary | 0–11 | Report card (November 2025) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Portsdown Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Good (March 2024) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Medina Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good (January 2025) |  | 0.7 miles |
| Solent Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Standards maintained (March 2025) |  | 0.9 miles |
| Solent Infant School | Primary | 4–7 | Improved significantly (May 2025) |  | 1.0 miles |
| Gatcombe Park Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (May 2023) |  | 1.1 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Dream Catchers Play House](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/dream-catchers-play-house-2717557) | Good |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Dolls House Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/dolls-house-nursery-ey348827) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Little Creators Pre School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-creators-pre-school-2731801) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Dysart Nursery Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/dysart-nursery-limited-2805219) |  |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [The Elizabeth Foundation](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-elizabeth-foundation-143465) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Highbury Nursery & Day Care](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/highbury-nursery-and-day-care-ey315368) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Castle Pre-School Ltd's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Castle Pre-School Ltd Good at its inspection on 3 January 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Castle Pre-School Ltd take?

Castle Pre-School Ltd is registered with Ofsted for up to 16 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Castle Pre-School Ltd?

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

### How do I contact Castle Pre-School Ltd?

You can call 07814 849709.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY378932)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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