# Penguin Pre-School

Penguin Pre-School is a full-day nursery at 7 Sibland Close, Peak Lane, FAREHAM, PO14 3BA, in Heathfield, Hampshire. It is registered for 18 children. Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection in February 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 1 review (November 2026). It is run by Naval Under Fives (Eastern Area) Committee.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/penguin-pre-school-507833  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 7 Sibland Close, Peak Lane, FAREHAM, PO14 3BA
- Registered places: 18
- Phone: 07773 154772
- Website: https://www.navalunderfives.org.uk/locations/penguin-preschool/
- Run by: [Naval Under Fives (Eastern Area) Committee](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/naval-under-fives-eastern-area-committee)
- Ofsted URN: 507833

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection on 27 February 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

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

Safeguarding effective.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/507833

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since November 1985 (Reference 507833). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/507833)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 27 February 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/507833)
- Registered places: 18 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/507833)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: 7 Sibland Close, Peak Lane, FAREHAM, PO14 3BA

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=50.848736,-1.212128

- Station: Fareham, 0.9 miles
- 11 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Blackbrook Recreation Ground, 0.3 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 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: 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ranvilles Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Standards maintained (October 2024) |  | under 0.1 miles |
| Ranvilles Infant School | Primary | 4–7 | Outstanding (March 2023) |  | under 0.1 miles |
| Heathfield Special School |  | 3–11 | School remains Good (October 2022) | yes | 0.1 miles |
| St Francis Special School |  | 2–19 | School remains Good (June 2023) | yes | 0.2 miles |
| St Jude's Catholic Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Standards maintained (January 2025) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Wallisdean Infant School | Primary | 3–7 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (February 2025) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Wallisdean Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Report card (March 2026) |  | 0.6 miles |
| St Columba CE Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (June 2024) |  | 0.9 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Happy Faces Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/happy-faces-pre-school-ey347075) | Good |  |  | under 0.1 miles |
| [Little Munchkins Fareham](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-munchkins-fareham-2870935) | Report card Feb 2026 |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Kidz Inc Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kidz-inc-ltd-ey252739) | Report card Nov 2025 |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Growing Places @ Merryfields](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/growing-places-merryfields-ey557747) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Happy Little Hearts Daycare](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/happy-little-hearts-daycare-2869747) |  |  |  | 0.9 miles |
| [The Rainbow Centre for Conductive Education Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-rainbow-centre-for-conductive-education-limited-ey333182) | Report card Dec 2025 |  |  | 0.9 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

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

Ofsted rated Penguin Pre-School Outstanding at its inspection on 27 February 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

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

Penguin Pre-School is registered with Ofsted for up to 18 children at any one time.

### Who runs Penguin Pre-School?

Penguin Pre-School is run by Naval Under Fives (Eastern Area) Committee, which runs 7 nurseries.

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

Fareham is the nearest station we know of, 0.9 miles away in a straight line.

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

You can call 07773 154772 and visit www.navalunderfives.org.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/507833)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Penguin+Preschool&query_place_id=ChIJw5RpGVJvdEgR1uUjCJ1EhqQ)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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