# Little Thinkers at Penbridge

Little Thinkers at Penbridge is a sessional pre-school at Penhale Infant School, Lincoln Road, Portsmouth, PO1 5BG, in Fratton, Portsmouth. It is registered for 12 children. It is run by Little Thinkers Pre-School & Nursery.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-thinkers-at-penbridge-2889504  
Last checked 30 June 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: Penhale Infant School, Lincoln Road, Portsmouth, PO1 5BG
- Registered places: 12
- Run by: [Little Thinkers Pre-School & Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/little-thinkers-pre-school-and-nursery)
- Ofsted URN: 2889504

## Ofsted and official records

Not yet inspected by Ofsted. The nursery is registered and has not had its first inspection yet.

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since April 2026 (Reference 2889504). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2889504)
- Inspections on record: None yet. Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2889504)
- Registered places: 12 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2889504)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Penhale Infant School, Lincoln Road, Portsmouth, PO1 5BG

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=50.798440,-1.074069

- Station: Fratton, 0.1 miles
- Station: Portsmouth & Southsea, 0.7 miles
- 10 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Claremont Park, 0.1 miles
- Park: Royal British Legion garden area, 0.2 miles
- Park: Kingston Recreation Ground, 0.3 miles
- Park: Lime Tree Park, 0.4 miles
- Park: Omega Park, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.1 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


## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penbridge Infant School | Primary | 2–7 | School remains Good (September 2022) | yes | under 0.1 miles |
| St John's Cathedral Catholic Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (July 2022) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Arundel Court Primary Academy and Nursery | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (April 2026) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Fernhurst Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | School remains Good (March 2023) |  | 0.4 miles |
| Ark Ayrton Primary Academy | Primary | 2–11 | School remains Good (Improving) (July 2024) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Devonshire Infant School | Primary | 4–7 | Report card (May 2026) |  | 0.4 miles |
| Madani Academy |  | 5–16 |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| Bramble Infant School and Nursery | Primary | 2–7 | Standards maintained (February 2025) | yes | 0.5 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Binsteed Childcare Services Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/binsteed-childcare-services-ltd-2874827) |  |  |  | 0.1 miles |
| [Twinkle Cottage Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/twinkle-cottage-day-nursery-ey427294) | Good |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Roberts Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/roberts-day-nursery-2748664) | Good |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Little Learners Day Care Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-learners-day-care-ltd-ey357086) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Fledglings Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/fledglings-pre-school-ey495412) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Bramble Infant School and Nursery (Early Years Childcare)](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bramble-infant-school-and-nursery-early-years-childcare-ey307547) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### How many children can Little Thinkers at Penbridge take?

Little Thinkers at Penbridge is registered with Ofsted for up to 12 children at any one time.

### Who runs Little Thinkers at Penbridge?

Little Thinkers at Penbridge is run by Little Thinkers Pre-School & Nursery, which runs 7 nurseries.

### What is the nearest station to Little Thinkers at Penbridge?

Fratton is the nearest station we know of, 0.1 miles away in a straight line.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2889504)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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