# Cherry Tree Day Nursery (Portsmouth) Limited Cherry Tree Day Nursery (Portsmouth) Limited is a full-day nursery at 319 London Road, PORTSMOUTH, PO2 9HQ, in St Francis Court, Portsmouth. It is registered for 86 children. Its Ofsted report card (May 2026) grades inclusion Expected standard, curriculum and teaching Expected standard, achievement Expected standard, behaviour and routines Expected standard, children's welfare and well-being Expected standard and leadership and governance Expected standard; safeguarding standards met. It has a Google rating of 4.8 from 16 reviews (November 2026). Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/cherry-tree-day-nursery-portsmouth-limited-2842886 Last checked 4 November 2026. ## At a glance - Type: Full-day nursery - Address: 319 London Road, PORTSMOUTH, PO2 9HQ - Registered places: 86 - Phone: 023 9279 2150 - Website: https://www.cherrytreeday.co.uk/ - Ofsted URN: 2842886 ## Ofsted and official records Report card inspection, 8 May 2026. Report cards grade each area separately; there is no single headline grade. | Area | Grade | |---|---| | Inclusion | Expected standard | | Curriculum and teaching | Expected standard | | Achievement | Expected standard | | Behaviour and routines | Expected standard | | Children's welfare and well-being | Expected standard | | Leadership and governance | Expected standard | Safeguarding standards met. Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2842886 Official records: - Ofsted registration: Registered since May 2025 (Reference 2842886). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2842886) - Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 8 May 2026). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2842886) - Registered places: 86 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2842886) ## Fees Fees, hours and ages: not published yet. ## Hours and ages Opening hours and ages: not published yet. ## Getting there Address: 319 London Road, PORTSMOUTH, PO2 9HQ Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=50.823747,-1.074165 - Station: Hilsea, 0.7 miles - 6 bus stops within 400 m - Park: Gatcombe Gardens, 0.3 miles - Park: College Park, 0.4 miles - Playground: Playground, 0.3 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 - Google: 4.8 out of 5 from 16 reviews (as of 4 November 2026) ## Nearby schools Distances are in a straight line. | School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance | |---|---|---|---|---|---| | 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) | | 0.2 miles | | Cliffdale Primary Academy | | 4–11 | Report card (November 2025) | yes | 0.2 miles | | King's Academy Northern Parade (Junior) | Primary | 7–11 | Good (October 2023) | | 0.2 miles | | Mayfield School | All-through | 4–16 | Inadequate (November 2022) | | 0.3 miles | | Gatcombe Park Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (May 2023) | | 0.4 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) | | 0.4 miles | | King's Academy College Park (Infant) | Primary | 4–7 | Good (November 2023) | | 0.4 miles | | Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | Good (May 2024) | | 0.5 miles | ## Nearby nurseries | Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance | |---|---|---|---|---| | [Top Tots Day Nursery Northern Parade Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/top-tots-day-nursery-northern-parade-ltd-2881802) | | | | 0.2 miles | | [Little Sunbeams Pre School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-sunbeams-pre-school-ey456905) | Good | | | 0.3 miles | | [Little Lambs Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-lambs-nursery-2770460) | Good | | | 0.3 miles | | [Top Tots Day Nursery MLC Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/top-tots-day-nursery-mlc-limited-2604135) | Good | | | 0.4 miles | | [St Nicholas Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/st-nicholas-preschool-ey560282) | Good | | | 0.4 miles | | [Apple Tree Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/apple-tree-day-nursery-2688379) | Good | | | 0.4 miles | ## Frequently asked questions ### What is Cherry Tree Day Nursery (Portsmouth) Limited's Ofsted rating? Cherry Tree Day Nursery (Portsmouth) Limited was inspected on 8 May 2026 and given an Ofsted report card. Report cards grade each area separately rather than giving one headline grade: inclusion Expected standard, curriculum and teaching Expected standard, achievement Expected standard, behaviour and routines Expected standard, children's welfare and well-being Expected standard and leadership and governance Expected standard. Safeguarding standards met. ### How many children can Cherry Tree Day Nursery (Portsmouth) Limited take? Cherry Tree Day Nursery (Portsmouth) Limited is registered with Ofsted for up to 86 children at any one time. ### What is the nearest station to Cherry Tree Day Nursery (Portsmouth) Limited? Hilsea is the nearest station we know of, 0.7 miles away in a straight line. ### How do I contact Cherry Tree Day Nursery (Portsmouth) Limited? You can call 023 9279 2150 and visit www.cherrytreeday.co.uk. ## Sources - Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2842886) - Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Cherry+Tree+Day+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJXUmb5BBddEgRur5XsSIjbgg) - 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.