# Northern Pre-School

Northern Pre-School is a full-day nursery at Richmond Rise, Fareham, PO16 8DG, in Portchester, Hampshire. It is registered for 52 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in January 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 4.8 from 6 reviews (October 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/northern-pre-school-507933  
Last checked 30 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Richmond Rise, Fareham, PO16 8DG
- Registered places: 52
- Phone: 023 9232 6245
- Website: http://www.northernpreschool.com/
- Ofsted URN: 507933

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 22 January 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/16/507933

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since June 1992 (Reference 507933). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/507933)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 22 January 2025). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/507933)
- Registered places: 52 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/507933)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 3 July 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/37920)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Richmond Rise, Fareham, PO16 8DG

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=50.851353,-1.129902

- Station: Portchester, 0.3 miles
- 8 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: High View Park, 0.1 miles
- Park: Northfield Park, 0.4 miles
- Park: Portchester Park, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Dore Avenue Play Area, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Portchester Park Play Area, 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 Hampshire there are about 2.7 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: 4.8 out of 5 from 6 reviews (as of 30 October 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northern Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Good (April 2023) |  | under 0.1 miles |
| Northern Infant School | Primary | 5–7 | School remains Good (October 2023) |  | under 0.1 miles |
| Red Barn Community Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Outstanding (March 2024) |  | 0.2 miles |
| Wicor Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Standards maintained (November 2024) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Castle Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (March 2024) |  | 0.7 miles |
| The Victory Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good (November 2024) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| St Paul's Catholic Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (November 2023) | yes | 1.5 miles |
| Beacon View Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good (July 2025) | yes | 1.7 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Sprouts Childcare Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/sprouts-childcare-ltd-2881075) |  |  |  | under 0.1 miles |
| [Red Barn Community Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/red-barn-community-preschool-507811) | Good |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Portchester Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/portchester-day-nursery-2604031) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Big Discoveries Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/big-discoveries-nursery-ey543916) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Castle Early Years](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/castle-early-years-2840851) |  |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Happy Days Nursery and Pre-School, Portsmouth](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/happy-days-nursery-and-pre-school-portsmouth-2820977) |  |  |  | 0.6 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Northern Pre-School's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Northern Pre-School Good at its inspection on 22 January 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Northern Pre-School take?

Northern Pre-School is registered with Ofsted for up to 52 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Northern Pre-School?

Portchester is the nearest station we know of, 0.3 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Northern Pre-School?

You can call 023 9232 6245 and visit www.northernpreschool.com.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/507933)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 30 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Northern+Pre-school&query_place_id=ChIJr0KW8RFodEgRW1k7LyzsEMo)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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