# Leapfrog Neighbourhood Nursery

Leapfrog Neighbourhood Nursery is a full-day nursery at Merlin House, 19 Villiers Road, SOUTHSEA, PO5 2NR, in Southsea, Portsmouth. It is registered for 80 children. Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection in June 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 3 reviews (November 2026). It is run by Leapfrog Nursery School Limited.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/leapfrog-neighbourhood-nursery-ey461909  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Merlin House, 19 Villiers Road, SOUTHSEA, PO5 2NR
- Registered places: 80
- Phone: 023 9200 3125
- Website: http://www.leapfrognursery.com/
- Run by: [Leapfrog Nursery School Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/leapfrog-nursery-school-limited)
- Ofsted URN: EY461909

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection on 1 June 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

- Quality of education: Outstanding
- Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding
- Personal development: Outstanding
- Leadership and management: Outstanding

Safeguarding effective.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY461909

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since March 2013 (Reference EY461909). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY461909)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 1 June 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY461909)
- Registered places: 80 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY461909)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Merlin House, 19 Villiers Road, SOUTHSEA, PO5 2NR

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=50.782134,-1.084009

- Station: Southsea Hoverport, 0.7 miles
- 12 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Clarendon Gardens, under 0.1 miles
- Park: Southsea Common, under 0.1 miles
- Park: Wimbledon Park, 0.2 miles
- Park: Castle Field, 0.2 miles
- Park: Waverley Gardens, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mayville High School |  | 2–16 |  | yes | 0.2 miles |
| St Swithun's Catholic Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Standards maintained (February 2025) | yes | 0.2 miles |
| Southsea Infant School | Primary | 4–7 | Report card (June 2026) |  | 0.4 miles |
| Portsmouth High School GDST |  | 2–19 |  | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Craneswater Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Report card (July 2026) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Cottage Grove Primary School and Nursery | Primary | 2–11 | Requires improvement (June 2024) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Bramble Infant School and Nursery | Primary | 2–7 | Standards maintained (February 2025) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| St Jude's CofE Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (Concerns) (July 2024) |  | 0.9 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Southsea Nature Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/southsea-nature-nursery-2655061) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Leapfrog Neighbourhood Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/leapfrog-neighbourhood-nursery-143492) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Leapfrog Neighbourhood Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/leapfrog-neighbourhood-nursery-ey274463) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Rainbow Corner Nursery School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/rainbow-corner-nursery-school-143530) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [The Play Academy](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-play-academy-ey495125) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Canoe Lake Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/canoe-lake-nursery-ey492472) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.7 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Leapfrog Neighbourhood Nursery's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Leapfrog Neighbourhood Nursery Outstanding at its inspection on 1 June 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Leapfrog Neighbourhood Nursery take?

Leapfrog Neighbourhood Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 80 children at any one time.

### Who runs Leapfrog Neighbourhood Nursery?

Leapfrog Neighbourhood Nursery is run by Leapfrog Nursery School Limited, which runs 3 nurseries.

### What is the nearest station to Leapfrog Neighbourhood Nursery?

Southsea Hoverport is the nearest station we know of, 0.7 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Leapfrog Neighbourhood Nursery?

You can call 023 9200 3125 and visit www.leapfrognursery.com.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY461909)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Leapfrog+Neighbourhood+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJLd8vAL5ddEgRZ9S5JIh8908)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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