# Twinkle Cottage Day Nursery

Twinkle Cottage Day Nursery is a full-day nursery at 115 Fratton Road, Portsmouth, PO1 5AJ, in Fratton, Portsmouth. It is registered for 48 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in March 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 4.2 from 13 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/twinkle-cottage-day-nursery-ey427294  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 115 Fratton Road, Portsmouth, PO1 5AJ
- Registered places: 48
- Phone: 023 9282 8888
- Website: https://www.twinklecottagenursery.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: EY427294

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 7 March 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/EY427294

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since April 2011 (Reference EY427294). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY427294)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 7 March 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY427294)
- Registered places: 48 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY427294)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 3 March 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/111929)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: 115 Fratton Road, Portsmouth, PO1 5AJ

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=50.799797,-1.077320

- Station: Fratton, 0.3 miles
- Station: Portsmouth & Southsea, 0.6 miles
- 8 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Claremont Park, 0.2 miles
- Park: Royal British Legion garden area, 0.2 miles
- Park: Omega Park, 0.3 miles
- Park: Kingston Recreation Ground, 0.3 miles
- Park: Somerstown Community Park, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 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: 4.2 out of 5 from 13 reviews (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penbridge Infant School | Primary | 2–7 | School remains Good (September 2022) | yes | 0.2 miles |
| St John's Cathedral Catholic Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (July 2022) | yes | 0.2 miles |
| Arundel Court Primary Academy and Nursery | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (April 2026) | yes | 0.2 miles |
| Madani Academy |  | 5–16 |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| Ark Ayrton Primary Academy | Primary | 2–11 | School remains Good (Improving) (July 2024) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Ark Dickens Primary Academy | Primary | 2–11 | Standards maintained (April 2025) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Manor Infant and Nursery School | Primary | 2–7 | Good (June 2024) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Fernhurst Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | School remains Good (March 2023) |  | 0.6 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Binsteed Childcare Services Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/binsteed-childcare-services-ltd-2874827) |  |  |  | under 0.1 miles |
| [Roberts Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/roberts-day-nursery-2748664) | Good |  |  | 0.1 miles |
| [Little Thinkers at Penbridge](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-thinkers-at-penbridge-2889504) |  |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Landport Playscheme](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/landport-playscheme-2591282) | Met |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Little Learners Day Care Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-learners-day-care-ltd-ey357086) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [The Haven](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-haven-ey487010) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Twinkle Cottage Day Nursery's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Twinkle Cottage Day Nursery Good at its inspection on 7 March 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Twinkle Cottage Day Nursery take?

Twinkle Cottage Day Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 48 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Twinkle Cottage Day Nursery?

Fratton is the nearest station we know of, 0.3 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Twinkle Cottage Day Nursery?

You can call 023 9282 8888 and visit www.twinklecottagenursery.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY427294)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Twinkle+Cottage+Day+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJm17sOwhddEgRjEDbDorZcBI)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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