# The Elizabeth Foundation

The Elizabeth Foundation is a sessional pre-school at Southwick Hill Road, Cosham, Portsmouth, PO6 3LL, in Cosham, Portsmouth. It is registered for 16 children. Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection in March 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-elizabeth-foundation-143465  
Last checked 30 June 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: Southwick Hill Road, Cosham, Portsmouth, PO6 3LL
- Registered places: 16
- Ofsted URN: 143465

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection on 16 March 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

- Quality of education: Outstanding
- Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding
- Personal development: Outstanding
- Leadership and management: Outstanding

Safeguarding effective.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/143465

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since August 1981 (Reference 143465). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/143465)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 16 March 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/143465)
- Registered places: 16 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/143465)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Southwick Hill Road, Cosham, Portsmouth, PO6 3LL

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=50.848561,-1.066557

- Station: Cosham, 0.5 miles
- 14 bus stops within 400 m
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 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


## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portsdown Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Good (March 2024) | yes | 0.2 miles |
| Court Lane Infant Academy | Primary | 4–7 | School remains Good (April 2024) |  | 0.4 miles |
| Court Lane Junior Academy | Primary | 7–11 | School remains Good (June 2024) |  | 0.4 miles |
| Medina Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good (January 2025) |  | 0.5 miles |
| Highbury Primary School | Primary | 0–11 | Report card (November 2025) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| Beacon View Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good (July 2025) | yes | 1.1 miles |
| Solent Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Standards maintained (March 2025) |  | 1.1 miles |
| Solent Infant School | Primary | 4–7 | Improved significantly (May 2025) |  | 1.2 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Tops Day Nurseries - Portsmouth](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/tops-day-nurseries-portsmouth-ey281231) | Good |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Dolls House Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/dolls-house-nursery-ey348827) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Castle Pre-School Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/castle-pre-school-ltd-ey378932) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Little Planet Nursery & Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-planet-nursery-and-preschool-2898157) |  |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Dream Catchers Play House](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/dream-catchers-play-house-2717557) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Dysart Nursery Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/dysart-nursery-limited-2805219) |  |  |  | 0.7 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is The Elizabeth Foundation's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated The Elizabeth Foundation Outstanding at its inspection on 16 March 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can The Elizabeth Foundation take?

The Elizabeth Foundation is registered with Ofsted for up to 16 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to The Elizabeth Foundation?

Cosham is the nearest station we know of, 0.5 miles away in a straight line.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/143465)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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