# Tops Southsea

Tops Southsea is a full-day nursery at 16 Bruce Road, SOUTHSEA, PO4 9RL, in Southsea, Portsmouth. It is registered for 78 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in August 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 27 reviews (November 2026). It is run by Tops Day Nursery Limited.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/tops-southsea-2567291  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 16 Bruce Road, SOUTHSEA, PO4 9RL
- Registered places: 78
- Phone: 023 9242 1718
- Website: https://www.topsdaynurseries.co.uk/nursery/tops-southsea/
- Run by: [Tops Day Nursery Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/tops-day-nursery-limited)
- Ofsted URN: 2567291

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 6 August 2024, 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/16/2567291

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since February 2020 (Reference 2567291). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2567291)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 6 August 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2567291)
- Registered places: 78 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2567291)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 17 October 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1213786)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: 16 Bruce Road, SOUTHSEA, PO4 9RL

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=50.783274,-1.067872

- Station: Fratton, 0.9 miles
- 7 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Waverley Gardens, 0.4 miles
- Park: Wimbledon Park, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Southsea Splash Park, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Canoe Lake Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Zip Line, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Prince Albert Road Play Area, 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: 5.0 out of 5 from 27 reviews (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Craneswater Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Report card (July 2026) |  | 0.2 miles |
| Cumberland Infant School | Primary | 2–7 | Good (December 2022) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Mayville High School |  | 2–16 |  | yes | 0.5 miles |
| St Swithun's Catholic Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Standards maintained (February 2025) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Southsea Infant School | Primary | 4–7 | Report card (June 2026) |  | 0.5 miles |
| Bramble Infant School and Nursery | Primary | 2–7 | Standards maintained (February 2025) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Wimborne Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (June 2023) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Devonshire Infant School | Primary | 4–7 | Report card (May 2026) |  | 0.7 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Canoe Lake Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/canoe-lake-nursery-ey492472) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.1 miles |
| [Bramble Infant School and Nursery (Early Years Childcare)](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bramble-infant-school-and-nursery-early-years-childcare-ey307547) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Fledglings Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/fledglings-pre-school-ey495412) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Leapfrog Neighbourhood Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/leapfrog-neighbourhood-nursery-ey461909) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Top Tots Day Nursery Hedgerow House Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/top-tots-day-nursery-hedgerow-house-limited-2604953) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Rainbow Corner Nursery School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/rainbow-corner-nursery-school-143530) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

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

Ofsted rated Tops Southsea Good at its inspection on 6 August 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Tops Southsea take?

Tops Southsea is registered with Ofsted for up to 78 children at any one time.

### Who runs Tops Southsea?

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

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

Fratton is the nearest station we know of, 0.9 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Tops Southsea?

You can call 023 9242 1718 and visit www.topsdaynurseries.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2567291)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Tops+Day+Nurseries%3A+Southsea+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJz_DvC7RddEgRaXMWG9HG6xw)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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