# Squirrels of St Marys

Squirrels of St Marys is a full-day nursery at St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Anns Hill Road, Gosport, PO12 3NB, in Camdentown, Hampshire. It is registered for 36 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in September 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It is run by Squirrels Nursery Limited.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/squirrels-of-st-marys-2646626  
Last checked 30 June 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Anns Hill Road, Gosport, PO12 3NB
- Registered places: 36
- Run by: [Squirrels Nursery Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/squirrels-nursery-limited)
- Ofsted URN: 2646626

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 19 September 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/16/2646626

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since June 2021 (Reference 2646626). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2646626)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 19 September 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2646626)
- Registered places: 36 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2646626)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Anns Hill Road, Gosport, PO12 3NB

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=50.799998,-1.147460

- 7 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Forton Recreation Ground, 0.2 miles
- Park: Leesland Park, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Leesland Park Play Area, 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


## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (June 2023) |  | under 0.1 miles |
| Leesland Church of England Controlled Infant School | Primary | 5–7 | School remains Good (March 2024) |  | 0.4 miles |
| Leesland Church of England Controlled Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Good (March 2024) |  | 0.4 miles |
| Brockhurst Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (March 2025) |  | 0.4 miles |
| St John's, Gosport Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Requires improvement (July 2024) |  | 0.5 miles |
| Newtown Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Standards maintained (April 2025) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Haselworth Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | Quality of education: Requires improvement; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Requires improvement (November 2024) |  | 0.7 miles |
| Alverstoke Church of England Aided Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | School remains Good (September 2022) |  | 0.8 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Noah's Ark Pre-school](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/noahs-ark-pre-school-507947) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Gateway Brockhurst Avery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/gateway-brockhurst-avery-ey554889) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Gateway Leesland](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/gateway-leesland-ey486623) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Rosies Little Blessings](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/rosies-little-blessings-2741933) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Merritime Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/merritime-nursery-2629128) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [HEDCA Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/hedca-preschool-2713722) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Squirrels of St Marys's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Squirrels of St Marys Good at its inspection on 19 September 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Squirrels of St Marys take?

Squirrels of St Marys is registered with Ofsted for up to 36 children at any one time.

### Who runs Squirrels of St Marys?

Squirrels of St Marys is run by Squirrels Nursery Limited, which runs 3 nurseries.

### What is the nearest station to Squirrels of St Marys?

Portsmouth Harbour is the nearest station we know of, 1.7 miles away in a straight line.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2646626)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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