# WillowTree Nursery Portsmouth Limited

WillowTree Nursery Portsmouth Limited is a full-day nursery at 22 Priory Crescent, Southsea, PO4 8RL, in Milton, Portsmouth. It is registered for 54 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in June 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 2 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/willowtree-nursery-portsmouth-limited-2675794  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 22 Priory Crescent, Southsea, PO4 8RL
- Registered places: 54
- Phone: 023 9400 8397
- Website: https://www.willowtreenurseryportsmouth.co.uk/willow-tree-nursery-portsmouth
- Ofsted URN: 2675794

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 26 June 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/16/2675794

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since March 2022 (Reference 2675794). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2675794)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 26 June 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2675794)
- Registered places: 54 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2675794)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 14 January 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1486062)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: 22 Priory Crescent, Southsea, PO4 8RL

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=50.794674,-1.061927

- Station: Fratton, 0.5 miles
- 14 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Milton Park, under 0.1 miles
- Park: Bransbury Park, 0.4 miles
- Park: Bransbury Park, 0.4 miles
- Park: Lime Tree Park, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Milton Park Play Area, under 0.1 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: 5.0 out of 5 from 2 reviews (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wimborne Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (June 2023) |  | 0.2 miles |
| Mary Rose Academy |  | 2–19 | Report card (January 2026) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Milton Park Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (June 2024) |  | 0.3 miles |
| Meon Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Report card (November 2025) |  | 0.4 miles |
| Meon Infant School | Primary | 4–7 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (July 2025) |  | 0.4 miles |
| Fernhurst Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | School remains Good (March 2023) |  | 0.4 miles |
| Devonshire Infant School | Primary | 4–7 | Report card (May 2026) |  | 0.4 miles |
| Cumberland Infant School | Primary | 2–7 | Good (December 2022) | yes | 0.4 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Little Spinnakers Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-spinnakers-pre-school-ey415088) | Good |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Top Tots Day Nursery Hedgerow House Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/top-tots-day-nursery-hedgerow-house-limited-2604953) | Good |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Little Thinkers @ Meon Way](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-thinkers-meon-way-2803268) | Report card May 2026 |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Milton Park Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/milton-park-pre-school-143500) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Fledglings Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/fledglings-pre-school-ey495412) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Wind In The Willows Portsmouth Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/wind-in-the-willows-portsmouth-ltd-2515662) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is WillowTree Nursery Portsmouth Limited's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated WillowTree Nursery Portsmouth Limited Good at its inspection on 26 June 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can WillowTree Nursery Portsmouth Limited take?

WillowTree Nursery Portsmouth Limited is registered with Ofsted for up to 54 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to WillowTree Nursery Portsmouth Limited?

Fratton is the nearest station we know of, 0.5 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact WillowTree Nursery Portsmouth Limited?

You can call 023 9400 8397 and visit www.willowtreenurseryportsmouth.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2675794)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Willow+Tree+Nursery+Portsmouth&query_place_id=ChIJowkf8VxddEgRCOcBIOYtlkc)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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