# Little Lambs Nursery

Little Lambs Nursery is a full-day nursery at 70 The Ridings, Portsmouth, PO2 0UF, in Hilsea, Portsmouth. It is registered for 46 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in April 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 1 review (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-lambs-nursery-2770460  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 70 The Ridings, Portsmouth, PO2 0UF
- Registered places: 46
- Phone: 07305 364326
- Website: http://littlelambsportsmouth.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: 2770460

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 1 April 2025, 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/16/2770460

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since December 2023 (Reference 2770460). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2770460)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 1 April 2025). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2770460)
- Registered places: 46 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2770460)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: 70 The Ridings, Portsmouth, PO2 0UF

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=50.827550,-1.069447

- Station: Hilsea, 0.5 miles
- 12 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Gatcombe Gardens, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 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 1 review (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gatcombe Park Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (May 2023) |  | under 0.1 miles |
| King's Academy Northern Parade (Junior) | Primary | 7–11 | Good (October 2023) |  | 0.3 miles |
| 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) |  | 0.3 miles |
| Cliffdale Primary Academy |  | 4–11 | Report card (November 2025) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Mayfield School | All-through | 4–16 | Inadequate (November 2022) |  | 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) |  | 0.7 miles |
| King's Academy College Park (Infant) | Primary | 4–7 | Good (November 2023) |  | 0.7 miles |
| Highbury Primary School | Primary | 0–11 | Report card (November 2025) | yes | 0.8 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Apple Tree Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/apple-tree-day-nursery-2688379) | Good |  |  | 0.1 miles |
| [Top Tots Day Nursery Northern Parade Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/top-tots-day-nursery-northern-parade-ltd-2881802) |  |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Tops Copnor](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/tops-copnor-2560956) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Cherry Tree Day Nursery (Portsmouth) Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/cherry-tree-day-nursery-portsmouth-limited-2842886) | Report card May 2026 |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Puffin Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/puffin-pre-school-ey393239) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Little Sunbeams Pre School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-sunbeams-pre-school-ey456905) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Little Lambs Nursery's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Little Lambs Nursery Good at its inspection on 1 April 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Little Lambs Nursery take?

Little Lambs Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 46 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Little Lambs Nursery?

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

### How do I contact Little Lambs Nursery?

You can call 07305 364326 and visit littlelambsportsmouth.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2770460)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Little+Lambs+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJ4xh5aCZddEgRWWhxwNRi76Q)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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