# Puffin Pre-School

Puffin Pre-School is a full-day nursery at 25 Narvik Road, Hilsea, Portsmouth, PO2 9PN, in Vicarage Row, Portsmouth. It is registered for 14 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in July 2023, 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/puffin-pre-school-ey393239  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 25 Narvik Road, Hilsea, Portsmouth, PO2 9PN
- Registered places: 14
- Phone: 07773 157732
- Run by: [Naval Under Fives (Eastern Area) Committee](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/naval-under-fives-eastern-area-committee)
- Ofsted URN: EY393239

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 5 July 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/EY393239

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since May 2009 (Reference EY393239). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY393239)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 5 July 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY393239)
- Registered places: 14 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY393239)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 15 March 2018). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/627849)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: 25 Narvik Road, Hilsea, Portsmouth, PO2 9PN

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=50.828947,-1.079941

- Station: Hilsea, 0.9 miles
- 5 bus stops within 400 m
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.1 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 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

- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| King's Academy Northern Parade (Junior) | Primary | 7–11 | Good (October 2023) |  | 0.2 miles |
| King's Academy Northern Parade (Infant) | Primary | 4–7 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (September 2024) |  | 0.3 miles |
| Gatcombe Park Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (May 2023) |  | 0.5 miles |
| Stamshaw Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Good (November 2023) |  | 0.5 miles |
| Cliffdale Primary Academy |  | 4–11 | Report card (November 2025) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| The Harbour School |  | 5–19 | Report card (March 2026) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Stamshaw Infant Academy | Primary | 4–7 | School remains Good (September 2023) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | Good (May 2024) |  | 0.7 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Top Tots Day Nursery Northern Parade Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/top-tots-day-nursery-northern-parade-ltd-2881802) |  |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Top Tots Day Nursery MLC Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/top-tots-day-nursery-mlc-limited-2604135) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Apple Tree Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/apple-tree-day-nursery-2688379) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Cherry Tree Day Nursery (Portsmouth) Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/cherry-tree-day-nursery-portsmouth-limited-2842886) | Report card May 2026 |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Carousel Nursery School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/carousel-nursery-school-ey500461) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Little Lambs Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-lambs-nursery-2770460) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

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

Ofsted rated Puffin Pre-School Good at its inspection on 5 July 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

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

Puffin Pre-School is registered with Ofsted for up to 14 children at any one time.

### Who runs Puffin Pre-School?

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

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

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

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

You can call 07773 157732.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY393239)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Puffin+Preschool&query_place_id=ChIJGUAcYTpddEgRnyZM0xqcMkY)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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