# Tops Copnor

Tops Copnor is a full-day nursery at Pompey Health and Fitness, 442 Copnor Road, Portsmouth, PO3 5EW, in Hilsea, Portsmouth. It is registered for 35 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in August 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 4.9 from 14 reviews (October 2026). It is run by Tops Day Nursery Limited.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/tops-copnor-2560956  
Last checked 30 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Pompey Health and Fitness, 442 Copnor Road, Portsmouth, PO3 5EW
- Registered places: 35
- Phone: 023 9400 6565
- Website: https://www.topsdaynurseries.co.uk/nursery/tops-copnor/
- Run by: [Tops Day Nursery Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/tops-day-nursery-limited)
- Ofsted URN: 2560956

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 24 August 2022, 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/16/2560956

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since October 2019 (Reference 2560956). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2560956)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 24 August 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2560956)
- 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/16/2560956)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Pompey Health and Fitness, 442 Copnor Road, Portsmouth, PO3 5EW

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=50.824240,-1.064969

- Station: Hilsea, 0.4 miles
- 5 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Gatcombe Gardens, 0.1 miles
- Park: College Park, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 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: 4.9 out of 5 from 14 reviews (as of 30 October 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cliffdale Primary Academy |  | 4–11 | Report card (November 2025) | yes | 0.2 miles |
| Mayfield School | All-through | 4–16 | Inadequate (November 2022) |  | 0.3 miles |
| Gatcombe Park Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (May 2023) |  | 0.3 miles |
| King's Academy Northern Parade (Infant) | Primary | 4–7 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (September 2024) |  | 0.5 miles |
| King's Academy Northern Parade (Junior) | Primary | 7–11 | Good (October 2023) |  | 0.5 miles |
| King's Academy College Park (Junior) | Primary | 7–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (November 2024) |  | 0.5 miles |
| King's Academy College Park (Infant) | Primary | 4–7 | Good (November 2023) |  | 0.5 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 |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Little Lambs Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-lambs-nursery-2770460) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Little Sunbeams Pre School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-sunbeams-pre-school-ey456905) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Cherry Tree Day Nursery (Portsmouth) Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/cherry-tree-day-nursery-portsmouth-limited-2842886) | Report card May 2026 |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Apple Tree Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/apple-tree-day-nursery-2688379) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Top Tots Day Nursery Northern Parade Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/top-tots-day-nursery-northern-parade-ltd-2881802) |  |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Dream Catchers Play School North End](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/dream-catchers-play-school-north-end-2726089) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Tops Copnor's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Tops Copnor Good at its inspection on 24 August 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Tops Copnor take?

Tops Copnor is registered with Ofsted for up to 35 children at any one time.

### Who runs Tops Copnor?

Tops Copnor is run by Tops Day Nursery Limited, which runs 32 nurseries.

### What is the nearest station to Tops Copnor?

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

### How do I contact Tops Copnor?

You can call 023 9400 6565 and visit www.topsdaynurseries.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2560956)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 30 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Tops+Day+Nurseries%3A+Copnor+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJ0SDOv29ddEgRNORY6_JYGUo)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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