# The Haven

The Haven is a full-day nursery at The Salvation Army, Lake Road, Portsmouth, PO1 4HA, in Landport, Portsmouth. It is registered for 56 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in September 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 4.0 from 1 review (November 2026). It is run by The Salvation Army Trustee Company.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-haven-ey487010  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: The Salvation Army, Lake Road, Portsmouth, PO1 4HA
- Registered places: 56
- Phone: 023 9200 3252
- Run by: [The Salvation Army Trustee Company](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/the-salvation-army-trustee-company)
- Ofsted URN: EY487010

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 22 September 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/EY487010

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since April 2015 (Reference EY487010). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY487010)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 22 September 2025). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY487010)
- Registered places: 56 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY487010)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 26 March 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/106983)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: The Salvation Army, Lake Road, Portsmouth, PO1 4HA

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=50.802672,-1.086105

- Station: Portsmouth & Southsea, 0.4 miles
- Station: Fratton, 0.7 miles
- 10 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Victoria Park, 0.3 miles
- Park: Omega Park, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 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 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: 4.0 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arundel Court Primary Academy and Nursery | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (April 2026) | yes | 0.2 miles |
| Ark Dickens Primary Academy | Primary | 2–11 | Standards maintained (April 2025) | yes | 0.2 miles |
| St John's Cathedral Catholic Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (July 2022) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Madani Academy |  | 5–16 |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| Ark Ayrton Primary Academy | Primary | 2–11 | School remains Good (Improving) (July 2024) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Manor Infant and Nursery School | Primary | 2–7 | Good (June 2024) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| The Flying Bull Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (June 2026) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Penbridge Infant School | Primary | 2–7 | School remains Good (September 2022) | yes | 0.6 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Landport Playscheme](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/landport-playscheme-2591282) | Met |  |  | 0.1 miles |
| [Roberts Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/roberts-day-nursery-2748664) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Twinkle Cottage Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/twinkle-cottage-day-nursery-ey427294) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Binsteed Childcare Services Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/binsteed-childcare-services-ltd-2874827) |  |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Little Thinkers at Penbridge](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-thinkers-at-penbridge-2889504) |  |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Top Tots Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/top-tots-day-nursery-ey454735) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is The Haven's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated The Haven Good at its inspection on 22 September 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can The Haven take?

The Haven is registered with Ofsted for up to 56 children at any one time.

### Who runs The Haven?

The Haven is run by The Salvation Army Trustee Company, which runs 6 nurseries.

### What is the nearest station to The Haven?

Portsmouth & Southsea is the nearest station we know of, 0.4 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact The Haven?

You can call 023 9200 3252.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY487010)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=The+Haven+Nursery+Within+Salvation+Army&query_place_id=ChIJh5W0QAtddEgRjN0JKOpiCR8)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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