# Hopscotch Day Nurseries (Portswood) Ltd

Hopscotch Day Nurseries (Portswood) Ltd is a full-day nursery at 50 Westwood Road, Southampton, SO17 1DP, in Westwood Park, Southampton. It is registered for 76 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in March 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 4.7 from 14 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/hopscotch-day-nurseries-portswood-ltd-2616036  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 50 Westwood Road, Southampton, SO17 1DP
- Registered places: 76
- Phone: 023 8067 8888
- Website: https://www.hopscotchdaynurseries.co.uk/portswood.html
- Ofsted URN: 2616036

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 7 March 2023, 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/16/2616036

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since December 2020 (Reference 2616036). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2616036)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 7 March 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2616036)
- Registered places: 76 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2616036)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 23 October 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/220424)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: 50 Westwood Road, Southampton, SO17 1DP

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=50.923909,-1.398740

- Station: St Denys, 0.5 miles
- 10 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Southampton Common, 0.2 miles
- Park: Ascupart Garden, 0.3 miles
- Park: Lawn road recreational park, 0.4 miles
- Park: Lawn road open space, 0.4 miles
- Park: Asylum Green, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles

NaPTAN, Department for Transport, checked 13 November 2026 · © OpenStreetMap contributors, checked 13 November 2026.

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Southampton there are about 3.2 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: 4.7 out of 5 from 14 reviews (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Gregg Preparatory School |  | 4–11 |  |  | 0.1 miles |
| Bevois Town Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (Improving) (February 2024) |  | 0.3 miles |
| Highfield Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (July 2022) |  | 0.6 miles |
| St Denys Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Standards maintained (April 2025) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Mount Pleasant Juniors | Primary | 7–11 | Outstanding (June 2023) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Banister Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (April 2024) |  | 0.7 miles |
| Portswood Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (June 2026) |  | 0.7 miles |
| Mount Pleasant Infants | Primary | 3–7 | Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding (June 2025) | yes | 0.8 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Bright Horizons Portswood Day Nursery and Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bright-horizons-portswood-day-nursery-and-preschool-ey286410) | Good |  |  | 0.1 miles |
| [Paint Pots Preschool & Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/paint-pots-preschool-and-nursery-ey480301) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Bevois Town Community Pre-School (With extended Day Care Provisions)](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bevois-town-community-pre-school-with-extended-day-care-provisions-131529) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Sticky Fingers Pre-School Portswood](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/sticky-fingers-pre-school-portswood-2866498) |  |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Southampton University Early Years Centre](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/southampton-university-early-years-centre-ey258679) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [New Forest Child Care CIC Banister](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/new-forest-child-care-cic-banister-2892908) |  |  |  | 0.7 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Hopscotch Day Nurseries (Portswood) Ltd's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Hopscotch Day Nurseries (Portswood) Ltd Good at its inspection on 7 March 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Hopscotch Day Nurseries (Portswood) Ltd take?

Hopscotch Day Nurseries (Portswood) Ltd is registered with Ofsted for up to 76 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Hopscotch Day Nurseries (Portswood) Ltd?

St Denys is the nearest station we know of, 0.5 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Hopscotch Day Nurseries (Portswood) Ltd?

You can call 023 8067 8888 and visit www.hopscotchdaynurseries.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2616036)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Hopscotch+Portswood&query_place_id=ChIJfc90mwB0dEgR6H7xuOFK-ag)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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