# Discovery Nursery School (Portsmouth)

Discovery Nursery School (Portsmouth) is a full-day nursery at St. Marks C Of E Parish Church, Derby Road, Portsmouth, PO2 8HR, in North End, Portsmouth. It is registered for 42 children. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 3 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/discovery-nursery-school-portsmouth-2876796  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: St. Marks C Of E Parish Church, Derby Road, Portsmouth, PO2 8HR
- Registered places: 42
- Phone: 023 9217 4280
- Website: https://discoverynurseryschool.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: 2876796

## Ofsted and official records

Not yet inspected by Ofsted. The nursery is registered and has not had its first inspection yet.

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since January 2026 (Reference 2876796). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2876796)
- Inspections on record: None yet. Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2876796)
- Registered places: 42 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2876796)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: St. Marks C Of E Parish Church, Derby Road, Portsmouth, PO2 8HR

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=50.816058,-1.082082

- 16 bus stops within 400 m
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.5 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: 5.0 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | Good (May 2024) |  | 0.2 miles |
| Stamshaw Infant Academy | Primary | 4–7 | School remains Good (September 2023) |  | 0.3 miles |
| New Horizons Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (July 2023) |  | 0.4 miles |
| The Flying Bull Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (June 2026) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| King's Academy College Park (Infant) | Primary | 4–7 | Good (November 2023) |  | 0.5 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) |  | 0.5 miles |
| Stamshaw Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Good (November 2023) |  | 0.5 miles |
| The Harbour School |  | 5–19 | Report card (March 2026) |  | 0.6 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Stubbington Lodge](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/stubbington-lodge-ey487983) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Twinkle Star Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/twinkle-star-nursery-ey413517) | Good |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Little Admirals Stamshaw](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-admirals-stamshaw-2594986) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [St Nicholas Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/st-nicholas-preschool-ey560282) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Dream Catchers Play School North End](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/dream-catchers-play-school-north-end-2726089) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| ['Little Thinkers' at New Horizons Portsmouth](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-thinkers-at-new-horizons-portsmouth-ey295936) | Requires improvement |  |  | 0.5 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### How many children can Discovery Nursery School (Portsmouth) take?

Discovery Nursery School (Portsmouth) is registered with Ofsted for up to 42 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Discovery Nursery School (Portsmouth)?

Portsmouth & Southsea is the nearest station we know of, 1.3 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Discovery Nursery School (Portsmouth)?

You can call 023 9217 4280 and visit discoverynurseryschool.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2876796)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Discovery+Nursery+School+Ltd&query_place_id=ChIJY-Lvg-5ddEgR439MV7Zi5Pw)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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