# Southsea Nature Nursery

Southsea Nature Nursery is a sessional pre-school at St Johns College, Grove Road South, Portsmouth, PO5 3QW, in Southsea, Portsmouth. It is registered for 38 children. Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection in January 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/southsea-nature-nursery-2655061  
Last checked 30 June 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: St Johns College, Grove Road South, Portsmouth, PO5 3QW
- Registered places: 38
- Ofsted URN: 2655061

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection on 17 January 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/16/2655061

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since August 2021 (Reference 2655061). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2655061)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 17 January 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2655061)
- Registered places: 38 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2655061)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: St Johns College, Grove Road South, Portsmouth, PO5 3QW

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=50.788260,-1.086613

- Station: Southsea Hoverport, 0.6 miles
- Station: Portsmouth & Southsea, 0.7 miles
- Station: Fratton, 0.8 miles
- 11 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Clarendon Gardens, 0.4 miles
- Park: Southsea Common, 0.4 miles
- Park: Wimbledon Park, 0.4 miles
- Park: Waverley Gardens, 0.4 miles
- Park: Britannia Park, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 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


## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cottage Grove Primary School and Nursery | Primary | 2–11 | Requires improvement (June 2024) | yes | 0.2 miles |
| Portsmouth High School GDST |  | 2–19 |  | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Southsea Infant School | Primary | 4–7 | Report card (June 2026) |  | 0.4 miles |
| St Swithun's Catholic Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Standards maintained (February 2025) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Mayville High School |  | 2–16 |  | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Ark Ayrton Primary Academy | Primary | 2–11 | School remains Good (Improving) (July 2024) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Bramble Infant School and Nursery | Primary | 2–7 | Standards maintained (February 2025) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| St Jude's CofE Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (Concerns) (July 2024) |  | 0.6 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [The Play Academy](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-play-academy-ey495125) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Leapfrog Neighbourhood Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/leapfrog-neighbourhood-nursery-143492) | Good |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Leapfrog Neighbourhood Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/leapfrog-neighbourhood-nursery-ey274463) | Good |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Rainbow Corner Nursery School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/rainbow-corner-nursery-school-143530) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [St Jude's Church Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/st-judes-church-nursery-143553) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Leapfrog Neighbourhood Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/leapfrog-neighbourhood-nursery-ey461909) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.4 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Southsea Nature Nursery's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Southsea Nature Nursery Outstanding at its inspection on 17 January 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Southsea Nature Nursery take?

Southsea Nature Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 38 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Southsea Nature Nursery?

Southsea Hoverport is the nearest station we know of, 0.6 miles away in a straight line.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2655061)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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