# Sticky Fingers Pre-School Portswood

Sticky Fingers Pre-School Portswood is a sessional pre-school at Portswood Primary School, Somerset Road, Southampton, SO17 3AA, in Portswood, Southampton. It is registered for 35 children. It is run by Green Lane Playgroup (Southampton) Committee.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/sticky-fingers-pre-school-portswood-2866498  
Last checked 5 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: Portswood Primary School, Somerset Road, Southampton, SO17 3AA
- Registered places: 35
- Phone: 07309 940469
- Website: https://www.stickyfingersps.com/
- Run by: [Green Lane Playgroup (Southampton) Committee](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/green-lane-playgroup-southampton-committee)
- Ofsted URN: 2866498

## Ofsted and official records

Not yet inspected by Ofsted. The nursery is registered and has not had its first inspection yet.

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since October 2025 (Reference 2866498). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2866498)
- Inspections on record: None yet. Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2866498)
- Registered places: 35 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2866498)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Portswood Primary School, Somerset Road, Southampton, SO17 3AA

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=50.930810,-1.387338

- Station: St Denys, 0.6 miles
- Station: Swaythling, 0.9 miles
- Station: Bitterne, 1.0 miles
- 9 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Portswood Rec, under 0.1 miles
- Park: Riverside Park, 0.3 miles
- Park: Engineering Square, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: St Denys Road Play Area, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles

NaPTAN, Department for Transport, checked 13 November 2026 · © OpenStreetMap contributors, checked 13 November 2026.

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Southampton there are about 3.2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portswood Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (June 2026) |  | under 0.1 miles |
| St Denys Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Standards maintained (April 2025) |  | 0.4 miles |
| Swaythling Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Standards maintained (January 2025) |  | 0.4 miles |
| Bitterne Park Primary & Nursery School - Part of the Learning Federation Partnership of Schools | Primary | 2–11 | Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding (May 2025) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Highfield Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (July 2022) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Bassett Green Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (January 2026) |  | 0.6 miles |
| The Gregg Preparatory School |  | 4–11 |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| Bevois Town Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (Improving) (February 2024) |  | 1.0 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Southampton University Early Years Centre](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/southampton-university-early-years-centre-ey258679) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Paint Pots Preschool & Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/paint-pots-preschool-and-nursery-ey348221) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Honeybeez Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/honeybeez-pre-school-148853) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Hopscotch Day Nurseries (Portswood) Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/hopscotch-day-nurseries-portswood-ltd-2616036) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Paint Pots Preschool & Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/paint-pots-preschool-and-nursery-ey480301) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Bright Horizons Portswood Day Nursery and Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bright-horizons-portswood-day-nursery-and-preschool-ey286410) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### How many children can Sticky Fingers Pre-School Portswood take?

Sticky Fingers Pre-School Portswood is registered with Ofsted for up to 35 children at any one time.

### Who runs Sticky Fingers Pre-School Portswood?

Sticky Fingers Pre-School Portswood is run by Green Lane Playgroup (Southampton) Committee, which runs 5 nurseries.

### What is the nearest station to Sticky Fingers Pre-School Portswood?

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

### How do I contact Sticky Fingers Pre-School Portswood?

You can call 07309 940469 and visit www.stickyfingersps.com.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2866498)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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