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Sessional pre-school in Milton, Portsmouth

Little Thinkers @ Meon Way

Shelford Road, Portsmouth, PO4 8PA · Getting there

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Inspected 14 May 2026 · Full inspection. Each area has its own grade; there is no single headline grade.

  • InclusionExpected standard
  • Curriculum and teachingExpected standard
  • AchievementExpected standard
  • Behaviour and routinesExpected standard
  • Children's welfare and well-beingExpected standard
  • Leadership and governanceExpected standard
  • SafeguardingStandards met
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Since November 2025 Ofsted gives each nursery a report card. Each area is graded on a five-step scale: urgent improvement, needs attention, expected standard, strong standard, exceptional. Safeguarding is either met or not met. There is no single headline grade, and we never make one up.

Official records

  • Ofsted registrationRegistered since August 2024Reference 2803268Ofsted · checked 30 June 2026
  • Inspections on record1 inspectionlatest 14 May 2026Ofsted · checked 30 June 2026
  • Registered places26 placesthe most children it may care for at onceOfsted · checked 30 June 2026

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Hours and ages

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Getting there

Shelford Road, Portsmouth, PO4 8PA · More nurseries in PO4

Directions

Stations

  • Fratton21 min walk · 0.8 miles

Buses

13 bus stops within 400 m, including Hollam Road, Milton Road and Mayles Road.

Parks and playgrounds

  • Milton Park4 min walk
  • Bransbury Park8 min walk
  • Bransbury Park8 min walk
  • Milton Park Play Area playground6 min walk
  • Playground7 min walk
  • Playground8 min walk

NaPTAN, Department for Transport, checked 13 November 2026 · © OpenStreetMap contributors, checked 13 November 2026. Walking times are rough, from straight-line distance.

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Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet. Nurseries often fill months ahead, so ask early.

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, so this is a guide to demand. Source: ONS Census 2021.

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About Little Thinkers @ Meon Way

Little Thinkers @ Meon Way is a sessional pre-school at Shelford Road, Portsmouth, PO4 8PA, in Milton, Portsmouth. It is registered for 26 children. Its Ofsted report card (May 2026) grades inclusion Expected standard, curriculum and teaching Expected standard, achievement Expected standard, behaviour and routines Expected standard, children's welfare and well-being Expected standard and leadership and governance Expected standard; safeguarding standards met. It is run by Little Thinkers Pre-School & Nursery.

Run by Little Thinkers Pre-School & Nursery (school), which runs 7 nurseries.

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What is Little Thinkers @ Meon Way's Ofsted rating?

Little Thinkers @ Meon Way was inspected on 14 May 2026 and given an Ofsted report card. Report cards grade each area separately rather than giving one headline grade: inclusion Expected standard, curriculum and teaching Expected standard, achievement Expected standard, behaviour and routines Expected standard, children's welfare and well-being Expected standard and leadership and governance Expected standard. Safeguarding standards met.

How many children can Little Thinkers @ Meon Way take?

Little Thinkers @ Meon Way is registered with Ofsted for up to 26 children at any one time.

Who runs Little Thinkers @ Meon Way?

Little Thinkers @ Meon Way is run by Little Thinkers Pre-School & Nursery, which runs 7 nurseries.

What is the nearest station to Little Thinkers @ Meon Way?

Fratton is the nearest station we know of, 0.8 miles away in a straight line.

How do I contact Little Thinkers @ Meon Way?

You can call 07933 596834.

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