Best Nurseries in PORTSMOUTH
50 nurseries in PORTSMOUTH — 1 Outstanding, 18 Good
Ofsted ratings in PORTSMOUTH
50
Total nurseries
1
Outstanding
18
Good
31
Not yet rated
St. Pauls RC Primary School, PORTSMOUTH
Ark Dickens Primary Academy, Portsmouth
Court Lane Infant Academy, Portsmouth
Portsdown Primary School & Early Years, Portsmouth
Funded 15 & 30 hours childcare in PORTSMOUTH
In England, working families can get 15 hours of funded childcare a week from 9 months old, rising to 30 hours from September 2025, during term time (38 weeks a year). All 3–4-year-olds get at least 15 universal funded hours regardless of parents' work status, and some 2-year-olds qualify through additional support schemes.
Funded hours are used at participating nurseries and childminders — each profile on this page shows whether a setting has funded 2-year-old and 3–4-year-old places registered. Check eligibility and apply via GOV.UK childcare eligibility.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many nurseries are in PORTSMOUTH?
PORTSMOUTH has 50 Ofsted-registered nurseries, of which 1 are rated Outstanding and 18 are rated Good.
What percentage of nurseries in PORTSMOUTH are rated Outstanding or Good?
38% of nurseries in PORTSMOUTH are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
How do I find the best nursery in PORTSMOUTH?
This page lists all 50 nurseries in PORTSMOUTH sorted by Ofsted grade. Click any nursery to see its full profile including inspection details, funded places, and parent reviews.