# Twinkle Star Nursery

Twinkle Star Nursery is a full-day nursery at 34 Chichester Road, PORTSMOUTH, PO2 0AD, in North End, Portsmouth. It is registered for 46 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in May 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 4.8 from 26 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/twinkle-star-nursery-ey413517  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 34 Chichester Road, PORTSMOUTH, PO2 0AD
- Registered places: 46
- Phone: 023 9242 0234
- Website: http://twinklestarnursery.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: EY413517

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 19 May 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/EY413517

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since October 2010 (Reference EY413517). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY413517)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 19 May 2025). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY413517)
- Registered places: 46 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY413517)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 11 March 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/908291)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: 34 Chichester Road, PORTSMOUTH, PO2 0AD

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=50.813599,-1.078156

- 12 bus stops within 400 m
- 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

- Google: 4.8 out of 5 from 26 reviews (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Horizons Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (July 2023) |  | 0.1 miles |
| The Flying Bull Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (June 2026) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | Good (May 2024) |  | 0.4 miles |
| King's Academy College Park (Infant) | Primary | 4–7 | Good (November 2023) |  | 0.4 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) |  | 0.4 miles |
| Stamshaw Infant Academy | Primary | 4–7 | School remains Good (September 2023) |  | 0.5 miles |
| Manor Infant and Nursery School | Primary | 2–7 | Good (June 2024) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Penbridge Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | School remains Good (February 2023) |  | 0.5 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ['Little Thinkers' at New Horizons Portsmouth](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-thinkers-at-new-horizons-portsmouth-ey295936) | Requires improvement |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Discovery Nursery School (Portsmouth)](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/discovery-nursery-school-portsmouth-2876796) |  |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Stubbington Lodge](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/stubbington-lodge-ey487983) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [St Nicholas Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/st-nicholas-preschool-ey560282) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [North End Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/north-end-nursery-2879832) |  |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Dream Catchers Play School North End](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/dream-catchers-play-school-north-end-2726089) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Twinkle Star Nursery's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Twinkle Star Nursery Good at its inspection on 19 May 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Twinkle Star Nursery take?

Twinkle Star Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 46 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Twinkle Star Nursery?

Portsmouth & Southsea is the nearest station we know of, 1.2 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Twinkle Star Nursery?

You can call 023 9242 0234 and visit twinklestarnursery.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY413517)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Twinkle+Star+Day+Nursery+%26+Pre-School&query_place_id=ChIJv1T-3BBddEgRxIfJH01s1dY)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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