# 'Little Thinkers' at New Horizons Portsmouth

'Little Thinkers' at New Horizons Portsmouth is a full-day nursery at Wymering Road, North End, Portsmouth, PO2 7HX, in Kingston, Portsmouth. It is registered for 87 children. Ofsted rated it Requires improvement at its inspection in July 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 3.8 from 5 reviews (November 2026). It is run by Little Thinkers Pre-School & Nursery.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-thinkers-at-new-horizons-portsmouth-ey295936  
Last checked 5 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Wymering Road, North End, Portsmouth, PO2 7HX
- Registered places: 87
- Phone: 0333 360 2261
- Website: https://littlethinkers.org.uk/
- Run by: [Little Thinkers Pre-School & Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/little-thinkers-pre-school-and-nursery)
- Ofsted URN: EY295936

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Requires improvement at its inspection on 31 July 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

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

Safeguarding effective.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY295936

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since September 2004 (Reference EY295936). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY295936)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 31 July 2025). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY295936)
- Registered places: 87 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY295936)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Wymering Road, North End, Portsmouth, PO2 7HX

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=50.812768,-1.073147

- 5 bus stops within 400 m
- 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: 3.8 out of 5 from 5 reviews (as of 5 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Horizons Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (July 2023) |  | 0.1 miles |
| Penbridge Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | School remains Good (February 2023) |  | 0.3 miles |
| King's Academy College Park (Infant) | Primary | 4–7 | Good (November 2023) |  | 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) |  | 0.4 miles |
| Copnor Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good (July 2025) |  | 0.4 miles |
| Manor Infant and Nursery School | Primary | 2–7 | Good (June 2024) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| The Flying Bull Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (June 2026) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | Good (May 2024) |  | 0.5 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [North End Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/north-end-nursery-2879832) |  |  |  | 0.1 miles |
| [Twinkle Star Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/twinkle-star-nursery-ey413517) | Good |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Dream Catchers Play School North End](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/dream-catchers-play-school-north-end-2726089) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Stubbington Lodge](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/stubbington-lodge-ey487983) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Springwood Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/springwood-preschool-2738544) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [St Nicholas Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/st-nicholas-preschool-ey560282) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is 'Little Thinkers' at New Horizons Portsmouth's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated 'Little Thinkers' at New Horizons Portsmouth Requires improvement at its inspection on 31 July 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can 'Little Thinkers' at New Horizons Portsmouth take?

'Little Thinkers' at New Horizons Portsmouth is registered with Ofsted for up to 87 children at any one time.

### Who runs 'Little Thinkers' at New Horizons Portsmouth?

'Little Thinkers' at New Horizons Portsmouth is run by Little Thinkers Pre-School & Nursery, which runs 7 nurseries.

### What is the nearest station to 'Little Thinkers' at New Horizons Portsmouth?

Fratton is the nearest station we know of, 1.1 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact 'Little Thinkers' at New Horizons Portsmouth?

You can call 0333 360 2261 and visit littlethinkers.org.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY295936)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 5 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Little+Thinkers+Nursery+%26+Pre-School+-+New+Horizons&query_place_id=ChIJ1ygIEtFddEgR7gtR49zupMQ)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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