# Portland Place Pre-School

Portland Place Pre-School is a sessional pre-school at Sutton cum Lound C of E School, Portland Place, Sutton, Retford, DN22 8PP, in Sutton cum Lound, Nottinghamshire. It is registered for 25 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in June 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 2 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/portland-place-pre-school-ey434128  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: Sutton cum Lound C of E School, Portland Place, Sutton, Retford, DN22 8PP
- Registered places: 25
- Phone: 01777 705990
- Ofsted URN: EY434128

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 7 June 2023, 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/EY434128

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since April 2012 (Reference EY434128). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY434128)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 7 June 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY434128)
- Registered places: 25 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY434128)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Sutton cum Lound C of E School, Portland Place, Sutton, Retford, DN22 8PP

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.354825,-0.978024

- 4 bus stops within 400 m
- Playground: Playground, under 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 Nottinghamshire there are about 3.2 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 2 reviews (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sutton-Cum-Lound CofE School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (March 2022) | yes | under 0.1 miles |
| Hallcroft Infant and Nursery School | Primary | 3–7 | Report card (March 2026) | yes | 1.8 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Claremont House Nursery School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/claremont-house-nursery-school-2750609) | Good |  |  | 1.5 miles |
| [Big Yellow Door Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/big-yellow-door-nursery-2609744) | Good |  |  | 2.7 miles |
| [West Street Pre-school](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/west-street-pre-school-253107) | Good |  |  | 2.8 miles |
| [Thrumpton Kids Clubs](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/thrumpton-kids-clubs-253090) | Good |  |  | 3.4 miles |
| [All Aboard Nursery Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/all-aboard-nursery-ltd-ey550348) | Good |  |  | 3.4 miles |
| [Holly House Nursery Doncaster Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/holly-house-nursery-doncaster-ltd-2658570) | Good |  |  | 5.2 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Portland Place Pre-School's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Portland Place Pre-School Good at its inspection on 7 June 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Portland Place Pre-School take?

Portland Place Pre-School is registered with Ofsted for up to 25 children at any one time.

### How do I contact Portland Place Pre-School?

You can call 01777 705990.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY434128)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Portland+place+pre-school&query_place_id=ChIJh8KUpCmpeUgRiMGfMdPsIeg)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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