# Fledglings Pre-School

Fledglings Pre-School is a sessional pre-school at Devonshire Infant School, Francis Avenue, SOUTHSEA, PO4 0AG, in Milton, Portsmouth. It is registered for 24 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in November 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 3 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/fledglings-pre-school-ey495412  
Last checked 5 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: Devonshire Infant School, Francis Avenue, SOUTHSEA, PO4 0AG
- Registered places: 24
- Phone: 023 9282 9921
- Website: http://fledglingspreschool.org/
- Ofsted URN: EY495412

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 14 November 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/EY495412

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since October 2015 (Reference EY495412). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY495412)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 14 November 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY495412)
- Registered places: 24 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY495412)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 3 February 2017). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/136285)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Devonshire Infant School, Francis Avenue, SOUTHSEA, PO4 0AG

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=50.793145,-1.069804

- Station: Fratton, 0.3 miles
- Station: Portsmouth & Southsea, 1.0 miles
- 12 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Milton Park, 0.3 miles
- Park: Claremont Park, 0.4 miles
- Park: Royal British Legion garden area, 0.4 miles
- Park: Britannia Park, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Orchard Road Play Area, 0.2 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: 5.0 out of 5 from 3 reviews (as of 5 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fernhurst Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | School remains Good (March 2023) |  | under 0.1 miles |
| Devonshire Infant School | Primary | 4–7 | Report card (May 2026) |  | under 0.1 miles |
| Bramble Infant School and Nursery | Primary | 2–7 | Standards maintained (February 2025) | yes | 0.2 miles |
| Wimborne Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (June 2023) |  | 0.4 miles |
| Penbridge Infant School | Primary | 2–7 | School remains Good (September 2022) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Cumberland Infant School | Primary | 2–7 | Good (December 2022) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Craneswater Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Report card (July 2026) |  | 0.5 miles |
| Ark Ayrton Primary Academy | Primary | 2–11 | School remains Good (Improving) (July 2024) | yes | 0.6 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Bramble Infant School and Nursery (Early Years Childcare)](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bramble-infant-school-and-nursery-early-years-childcare-ey307547) | Good |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [WillowTree Nursery Portsmouth Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/willowtree-nursery-portsmouth-limited-2675794) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Little Thinkers at Penbridge](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-thinkers-at-penbridge-2889504) |  |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Top Tots Day Nursery Hedgerow House Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/top-tots-day-nursery-hedgerow-house-limited-2604953) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Binsteed Childcare Services Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/binsteed-childcare-services-ltd-2874827) |  |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Little Spinnakers Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-spinnakers-pre-school-ey415088) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Fledglings Pre-School's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Fledglings Pre-School Good at its inspection on 14 November 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Fledglings Pre-School take?

Fledglings Pre-School is registered with Ofsted for up to 24 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Fledglings Pre-School?

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

### How do I contact Fledglings Pre-School?

You can call 023 9282 9921 and visit fledglingspreschool.org.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY495412)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 5 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Fledglings+Pre-School&query_place_id=ChIJtdJAWa5ddEgRLf-qOGtTOW0)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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