# The Corner Pre-School

The Corner Pre-School is a full-day nursery at St Cuthberts Trust, Lichfield Road, Portsmouth, PO3 6DE, in Buckland, Portsmouth. It is registered for 26 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in May 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 1 review (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-corner-pre-school-ey308683  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: St Cuthberts Trust, Lichfield Road, Portsmouth, PO3 6DE
- Registered places: 26
- Phone: 07748 064829
- Website: http://www.thecornerpreschool.com/
- Ofsted URN: EY308683

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 15 May 2025, 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/EY308683

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since June 2005 (Reference EY308683). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY308683)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 15 May 2025). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY308683)
- Registered places: 26 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY308683)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 20 March 2018). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/92530)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: St Cuthberts Trust, Lichfield Road, Portsmouth, PO3 6DE

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=50.805030,-1.061478

- Station: Fratton, 0.8 miles
- 5 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Tamworth Park, under 0.1 miles
- Park: Stacey Community Orchard, 0.1 miles
- Park: Kingston Recreation Ground, 0.3 miles
- Park: Lime Tree Park, 0.3 miles
- Park: Cobden Park, 0.5 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.1 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 1 review (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Langstone Primary Academy | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (December 2021) |  | 0.2 miles |
| Westover Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (May 2022) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Penbridge Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | School remains Good (February 2023) |  | 0.4 miles |
| Manor Infant and Nursery School | Primary | 2–7 | Good (June 2024) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Moorings Way Infant School | Primary | 4–7 | Report card (January 2026) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Copnor Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good (July 2025) |  | 0.7 miles |
| Madani Academy |  | 5–16 |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| Penbridge Infant School | Primary | 2–7 | School remains Good (September 2022) | yes | 0.7 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Langstone Community Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/langstone-community-nursery-ey312287) | Good |  |  | under 0.1 miles |
| [The Stacey Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-stacey-pre-school-2673867) | Good |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Little Learners Day Care Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-learners-day-care-ltd-ey357086) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Little Bears Forest Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-bears-forest-preschool-2695019) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Springwood Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/springwood-preschool-2738544) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Little Spinnakers Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-spinnakers-pre-school-ey415088) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is The Corner Pre-School's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated The Corner Pre-School Good at its inspection on 15 May 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can The Corner Pre-School take?

The Corner Pre-School is registered with Ofsted for up to 26 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to The Corner Pre-School?

Fratton is the nearest station we know of, 0.8 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact The Corner Pre-School?

You can call 07748 064829 and visit www.thecornerpreschool.com.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY308683)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=The+Corner+Preschool&query_place_id=ChIJsX0TtP1cdEgRM605MoLs3m8)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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