# St Nicholas Preschool

St Nicholas Preschool is a sessional pre-school at North End Bowling Club, Beresford Road, Portsmouth, PO2 0NG, in North End, Portsmouth. It is registered for 24 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in September 2021, 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/st-nicholas-preschool-ey560282  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: North End Bowling Club, Beresford Road, Portsmouth, PO2 0NG
- Registered places: 24
- Phone: 023 9242 6152
- Ofsted URN: EY560282

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 30 September 2021, 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/EY560282

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since May 2018 (Reference EY560282). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY560282)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 30 September 2021). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY560282)
- Registered places: 24 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY560282)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 13 July 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1107894)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: North End Bowling Club, Beresford Road, Portsmouth, PO2 0NG

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=50.818329,-1.075876

- 9 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: College Park, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.5 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 2 reviews (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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) |  | 0.2 miles |
| King's Academy College Park (Infant) | Primary | 4–7 | Good (November 2023) |  | 0.2 miles |
| Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | Good (May 2024) |  | 0.2 miles |
| Stamshaw Infant Academy | Primary | 4–7 | School remains Good (September 2023) |  | 0.3 miles |
| Mayfield School | All-through | 4–16 | Inadequate (November 2022) |  | 0.4 miles |
| New Horizons Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (July 2023) |  | 0.4 miles |
| Cliffdale Primary Academy |  | 4–11 | Report card (November 2025) | yes | 0.4 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) |  | 0.6 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Stubbington Lodge](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/stubbington-lodge-ey487983) | Outstanding |  |  | under 0.1 miles |
| [Dream Catchers Play School North End](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/dream-catchers-play-school-north-end-2726089) | Good |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Little Sunbeams Pre School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-sunbeams-pre-school-ey456905) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Discovery Nursery School (Portsmouth)](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/discovery-nursery-school-portsmouth-2876796) |  |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Twinkle Star Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/twinkle-star-nursery-ey413517) | Good |  |  | 0.3 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 |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is St Nicholas Preschool's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated St Nicholas Preschool Good at its inspection on 30 September 2021, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can St Nicholas Preschool take?

St Nicholas Preschool is registered with Ofsted for up to 24 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to St Nicholas Preschool?

Hilsea is the nearest station we know of, 1.0 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact St Nicholas Preschool?

You can call 023 9242 6152.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY560282)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=St+Nicholas+Pre+School&query_place_id=ChIJ3-50dyFddEgRBXDdCadfXR8)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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