# The Play Corner Hillside

The Play Corner Hillside is a full-day nursery at Hillside and Wymering Centre, Cheltenham Road, Portsmouth, PO6 3PY, in Paulsgrove, Portsmouth. It is registered for 34 children.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-play-corner-hillside-2812181  
Last checked 30 June 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Hillside and Wymering Centre, Cheltenham Road, Portsmouth, PO6 3PY
- Registered places: 34
- Ofsted URN: 2812181

## 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 November 2024 (Reference 2812181). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2812181)
- Inspections on record: None yet. Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2812181)
- Registered places: 34 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2812181)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Hillside and Wymering Centre, Cheltenham Road, Portsmouth, PO6 3PY

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=50.847796,-1.088149

- 6 bus stops within 400 m
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 0.2 miles |
| St Paul's Catholic Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (November 2023) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Medina Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good (January 2025) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Portsdown Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Good (March 2024) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| The Victory Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good (November 2024) | yes | 1.1 miles |
| Court Lane Infant Academy | Primary | 4–7 | School remains Good (April 2024) |  | 1.3 miles |
| Court Lane Junior Academy | Primary | 7–11 | School remains Good (June 2024) |  | 1.3 miles |
| Highbury Primary School | Primary | 0–11 | Report card (November 2025) | yes | 1.4 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Busy Bees Day Nursery at Portsmouth](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/busy-bees-day-nursery-at-portsmouth-ey289898) | Good |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Cherubz Daycare Paulsgrove](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/cherubz-daycare-paulsgrove-2697654) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Little Planet Nursery & Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-planet-nursery-and-preschool-2898157) |  |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Tops Day Nursery - Lakeside](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/tops-day-nursery-lakeside-ey449315) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [The Play Corner Paulsgrove](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-play-corner-paulsgrove-2872557) |  |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Tops Day Nurseries - Portsmouth](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/tops-day-nurseries-portsmouth-ey281231) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### How many children can The Play Corner Hillside take?

The Play Corner Hillside is registered with Ofsted for up to 34 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to The Play Corner Hillside?

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

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2812181)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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