--- title: "Discovery Nursery School (Portsmouth) | Ofsted: Good" url: https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/discovery-nursery-school-portsmouth-po2-8hr-2622195 description: "Discovery Nursery School (Portsmouth) — rated Good by Ofsted. See fees, opening hours, photos and contact details. Compare nearby nurseries." lang: en-GB --- Nursery Advice: https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/ Claim Your Nursery: https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/claim # Discovery Nursery School (Portsmouth) Ofsted: Good (May 2023) · 5.0 (1 Google review) · St Marks Church, Derby Road, Portsmouth, PO2 8HR · Portsmouth Number of places 40 places Age range 2–4 yrs Last inspected May 2023 Local authority Portsmouth ## About this day nursery Discovery Nursery School in Portsmouth, rated 'Good' by Ofsted following its inspection on 3rd May 2023, provides childcare for children aged 2 to 4 years. 30am to 4pm during term-time, the day nursery offers a welcoming and friendly environment where children confidently explore and feel secure. The dedicated staff team, led by a supportive manager who prioritises staff well-being, delivers an engaging curriculum designed to meet individual needs and foster confidence and independence. Children benefit from a curriculum that incorporates their ideas and prior learning, with a clear focus on encouraging kindness. Parents consistently praise the warm and supportive staff, noting their children's good progress and the regular communication from the day nursery. The nursery effectively uses additional funding to enrich the curriculum, providing real-life experiences that positively impact children's development. For children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), the manager actively involves external professionals, such as speech and language therapists, offering valuable support to families. The quality of education is maintained both indoors and outdoors, ensuring varied learning opportunities. Children are encouraged to be confident communicators and actively participate in creative activities, all contributing to their holistic development. What it's like Children confidently enter the setting and seek out cuddles from their key person, knowing the routine well. They happily explore in this welcoming and friendly setting, demonstrating that they feel safe and secure. Children benefit from an interesting curriculum designed to meet their individual needs, encouraging confidence and independence. Supportive team Engaging curriculum Strong parent partnerships Good communication skills Outdoor learning Creative activities ## Pricing & funding Funding accepted 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) ## Key facts Opening hours Monday to Friday, 7.30am to 4pm Term time / All Year Term Time Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Discovery Nursery School (Portsmouth) Last inspected 3 May 2023 · Clare Leake Safeguarding effective Overall effectiveness Good Quality of education Good Behaviour and attitudes Good Personal development Good Leadership and management Good What it's like to attend Inspector highlights - The manager leads her team well, valuing staff well-being and providing effective support and training. - Staff provide an engaging curriculum that takes into account children's ideas and previous learning, with a clear vision for fostering confidence and kindness. - Children demonstrate a love for creative activities, actively participating in group activities like potato printing. - Staff effectively support children's communication skills through tailored interactions and questioning techniques, enriching their vocabulary. - Additional funding is used appropriately to enrich the curriculum, positively impacting children's development through real-life experiences. Areas to develop - 1 review the organisation of group activities to promote the involvement of younger children. Inspection #10264471 · Source: Ofsted View full Ofsted report (https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50219578) ## What parents say Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection > Parents speak very positively about the setting. > They comment that they are happy with the care their children are receiving and talk about the warm and supportive staff. > Parents appreciate the regular communication they receive and state that their children are making good progress with their learning and development. > They speak of the support they have received when the manager has involved other professionals, such as speech and language therapists. Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Parents speak of the support they have received when the manager has involved other professionals, such as speech and language therapists. Outdoor space The inspector observed the quality of education being provided indoors and outdoors and assessed the impact this was having on children's learning. ## Google Reviews of Discovery Nursery School (Portsmouth) 5.0 (1 Google review) charlene Harris 2 years ago Two of my children have attended this nursery. Both of them have enjoyed it, everyday they have come out smiling. The staff are Friendly and approachable. Read on Google (https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUR4aHZxVWlnRRAB!2m1!1s0x48745dee83efe263:0xfce462b6574c7fe3) Reviews from Google for Discovery Nursery School (Portsmouth). See all on Google Maps (https://maps.google.com/?cid=18222798527536070627&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) Inspection history Ofsted records show this provider has **closed** and was never graded. There's no inspection history to display. ## Frequently asked about Discovery Nursery School (Portsmouth) ### How many places does Discovery Nursery School (Portsmouth) have? ### Whereabouts is Discovery Nursery School (Portsmouth)? ### What outdoor space does Discovery Nursery School (Portsmouth) use? ### How does Discovery Nursery School (Portsmouth) support children with SEND? ### What is Discovery Nursery School (Portsmouth) working on developing? ### Which funded hours does Discovery Nursery School (Portsmouth) accept? ## Nearby day nurseries in Portsmouth Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Discovery Nursery School (Portsmouth). - Ofsted: Outstanding 0.2 mi ### Stubbington Lodge Portsmouth · PO2 0HP 4.7(14 Google reviews) https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/stubbington-lodge-po2-0hp-ey487983 - Ofsted: Good 0.2 mi ### Twinkle Star Nursery Portsmouth · PO2 0AD 4.8(24 Google reviews) https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/twinkle-star-nursery-po2-0ad-ey413517 - Ofsted: Requires improvement 0.5 mi ### 'Little Thinkers' at New Horizons Portsmouth Portsmouth · PO2 7HX 3.8(5 Google reviews) https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/little-thinkers-at-new-horizons-portsmouth-po2-7hx-ey295936 - Ofsted: Good 0.5 mi ### Carousel Nursery School Portsmouth · PO2 8ND https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/carousel-nursery-school-po2-8nd-ey500461 - Ofsted: Good 0.5 mi ### Binsteed Childcare Services Portsmouth · PO2 7PX https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/binsteed-childcare-services-limited-po2-7px-ey264341 - Ofsted: Good 0.6 mi ### Top Tots Day Nursery MLC Portsmouth · PO2 9QA https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/top-tots-day-nursery-mlc-limited-po2-9qa-2604135 See all nurseries in Portsmouth →: https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/search?q=Portsmouth ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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