# Springwood Preschool

Springwood Preschool is a sessional pre-school at St. Albans Hall, 104 Copnor Road, Portsmouth, PO3 5AL, in Buckland, Portsmouth. It is registered for 44 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in February 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It is run by Springwood Preschool and Nursery LTD.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/springwood-preschool-2738544  
Last checked 30 June 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: St. Albans Hall, 104 Copnor Road, Portsmouth, PO3 5AL
- Registered places: 44
- Run by: [Springwood Preschool and Nursery LTD](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/springwood-preschool-and-nursery-ltd)
- Ofsted URN: 2738544

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 21 February 2024, 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/16/2738544

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since June 2023 (Reference 2738544). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2738544)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 21 February 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2738544)
- Registered places: 44 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2738544)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: St. Albans Hall, 104 Copnor Road, Portsmouth, PO3 5AL

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=50.812084,-1.064119

- 8 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Cobden Park, 0.2 miles
- Park: College Park, 0.5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Copnor Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good (July 2025) |  | 0.2 miles |
| Penbridge Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | School remains Good (February 2023) |  | 0.3 miles |
| Westover Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (May 2022) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| King's Academy College Park (Infant) | Primary | 4–7 | Good (November 2023) |  | 0.5 miles |
| King's Academy College Park (Junior) | Primary | 7–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (November 2024) |  | 0.5 miles |
| New Horizons Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (July 2023) |  | 0.5 miles |
| Langstone Primary Academy | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (December 2021) |  | 0.5 miles |
| Manor Infant and Nursery School | Primary | 2–7 | Good (June 2024) | yes | 0.6 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [North End Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/north-end-nursery-2879832) |  |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| ['Little Thinkers' at New Horizons Portsmouth](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-thinkers-at-new-horizons-portsmouth-ey295936) | Requires improvement |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Dream Catchers Play School North End](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/dream-catchers-play-school-north-end-2726089) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Langstone Community Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/langstone-community-nursery-ey312287) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [The Corner Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-corner-pre-school-ey308683) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Little Sunbeams Pre School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-sunbeams-pre-school-ey456905) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Springwood Preschool's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Springwood Preschool Good at its inspection on 21 February 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Springwood Preschool take?

Springwood Preschool is registered with Ofsted for up to 44 children at any one time.

### Who runs Springwood Preschool?

Springwood Preschool is run by Springwood Preschool and Nursery LTD, which runs 2 nurseries.

### What is the nearest station to Springwood Preschool?

Hilsea is the nearest station we know of, 1.1 miles away in a straight line.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2738544)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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