--- title: "Puffin Pre-School — Rated Good by Ofsted | Nursery Advice" description: "Puffin Pre-School, a nursery in Portsmouth — Rated Good by Ofsted. See opening hours, fees, photos, parent reviews and contact details on Nursery Advice." lang: en-GB json-ld: | [ { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "WebSite", "name": "Nursery Advice", "url": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk", "description": "Search and compare UK nurseries. Ofsted ratings, fees, opening hours, parent reviews and inspection history — all in one place.", "inLanguage": "en-GB", "potentialAction": { "@type": "SearchAction", "target": { "@type": "EntryPoint", "urlTemplate": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/search?q={search_term_string}" }, "query-input": "required name=search_term_string" } }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Organization", "name": "Nursery Advice", "url": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk", "description": "Search and compare UK nurseries. Ofsted ratings, fees, opening hours, parent reviews and inspection history — all in one place.", "logo": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/__l5e/assets-v1/18ee05cb-93ee-4d8a-b535-85644088f16f/nursery-advice-social-share.png", "sameAs": [ "https://twitter.com/nurseryadvice" ], "contactPoint": { "@type": "ContactPoint", "contactType": "customer support", "email": "hello@nurseryadvice.co.uk", "areaServed": "GB", "availableLanguage": [ "English" ] } }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@graph": [ { "@type": "WebPage", "@id": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/puffin-pre-school-po2-9pn-ey393239#webpage", "url": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/puffin-pre-school-po2-9pn-ey393239", "name": "Puffin Pre-School — Rated Good by Ofsted | Nursery Advice", "description": "Puffin Pre-School, a nursery in Portsmouth — Rated Good by Ofsted. See opening hours, fees, photos, parent reviews and contact details on Nursery Advice.", "isPartOf": { "@id": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/#website" }, "about": { "@id": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/puffin-pre-school-po2-9pn-ey393239#nursery" }, "breadcrumb": { "@id": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/puffin-pre-school-po2-9pn-ey393239#breadcrumb" }, "speakable": { "@type": "SpeakableSpecification", "cssSelector": [ "h1", "[data-speakable]" ] } }, { "@type": "ChildCare", "@id": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/puffin-pre-school-po2-9pn-ey393239#nursery", "name": "Puffin Pre-School", "url": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/puffin-pre-school-po2-9pn-ey393239", "address": { "@type": "PostalAddress", "addressCountry": "GB", "streetAddress": "25 Narvik Road", "addressLocality": "Hilsea", "postalCode": "PO2 9PN" }, "mainEntityOfPage": { "@id": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/puffin-pre-school-po2-9pn-ey393239#webpage" }, "geo": { "@type": "GeoCoordinates", "latitude": 50.828947, "longitude": -1.079941 }, "areaServed": [ { "@type": "City", "name": "Portsmouth" } ], "audience": { "@type": "PeopleAudience", "suggestedMinAge": 2, "suggestedMaxAge": 4 }, "award": "Ofsted: Good", "aggregateRating": { "@type": "AggregateRating", "ratingValue": 5, "reviewCount": 1, "bestRating": 5, "worstRating": 1 }, "review": [ { "@type": "Review", "reviewRating": { "@type": "Rating", "ratingValue": 5, "bestRating": 5, "worstRating": 1 }, "author": { "@type": "Person", "name": "Lucy Mason" }, "datePublished": "2026-04-30T12:33:01.822682453Z", "inLanguage": "en" } ] }, { "@type": "BreadcrumbList", "@id": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/puffin-pre-school-po2-9pn-ey393239#breadcrumb", "itemListElement": [ { "@type": "ListItem", "position": 1, "name": "Home", "item": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/" }, { "@type": "ListItem", "position": 2, "name": "Nurseries", "item": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nurseries" }, { "@type": "ListItem", "position": 3, "name": "South East", "item": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/search?region=South%20East" }, { "@type": "ListItem", "position": 4, "name": "Puffin Pre-School", "item": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/puffin-pre-school-po2-9pn-ey393239" } ] }, { "@type": "FAQPage", "@id": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/puffin-pre-school-po2-9pn-ey393239#faq", "mainEntity": [ { "@type": "Question", "name": "What do parents value about Puffin Pre-School?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Parents say their children are more confident and make progress at the pre-school. They also value the social skills children gain, including good manners." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "How does Puffin Pre-School support children who speak English as an additional language?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Children who speak English as an additional language are helped to learn new vocabulary through activities linked to their interests. Staff also use bilingual books and everyday play, such as car-based colour work, to build language." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "Where is Puffin Pre-School located?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Puffin Pre-School is at 25 Narvik Road, Hilsea, Portsmouth, PO2 9PN." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "What is the age range at Puffin Pre-School?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "The age range is 2 to 4 years." } } ] } ] } ] --- [![Nursery Advice](/__l5e/assets-v1/1c5557d3-f3fd-42f8-935a-3f2d2c3ac7e7/nursery-advice.webp "Nursery Advice")](/ "Nursery Advice") [Find Nurseries](/search)[Parent Hub](/parent-hub)[Compare](/compare)[About Us](/about-us)[For Nurseries](/for-nurseries) [Claim Your Nursery](/claim) 1. [Home](/) 2. [Nurseries](/nurseries) 3. [South East](/search?region=South+East) 4. Puffin Pre-School # Puffin Pre-School Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Jul 2023) · 5.0 (1 parent reviews) · 25 Narvik Road, Hilsea, Portsmouth, PO2 9PN · Portsmouth Number of places 14 places Age range 2–4 yrs Last inspected Jul 2023 Local authority Portsmouth About - About - Ofsted - Inclusion - Reviews - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [Reviews](#reviews) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery Owned and managed by the Naval Under Fives Organisation, it accommodates up to 14 children aged 2 to 4, with 15 children currently on roll. The pre-school was last inspected on 5th July 2023, receiving a "Good" rating across all areas. The dedicated team of four qualified childcare staff provides a welcoming environment where communication and language development are strongly emphasised through engaging activities like storytelling and the use of natural resources. Children are encouraged to make choices and participate in activities that foster their interests, from early mathematical concepts to understanding the life cycle of butterflies. The staff also focus on fostering independence, good behaviour, and self-care skills, ensuring children are well-prepared for their next stages of learning while enjoying their time at the pre-school. What it's like In this small and friendly pre-school, children make their own choices and participate in activities that spark their interests, from early mathematical concepts to understanding the life cycle of butterflies. Children show good behaviour; staff support them when they struggle to control their emotions, and children learn how their behaviour affects others. Staff foster a sense of belonging and happiness, with children forming strong bonds with their key person. Families are warmly welcomed by the friendly manager and staff team. Small, friendly pre-school Strong bonds with key person Emphasis on communication Good behaviour Independence skills School readiness ## Key facts Opening hours Monday to Friday, 9am to 3pm Term time / All Year Term\_time\_only Established 2009 Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Puffin Pre-School Last inspected 5 July 2023 Overall effectiveness Good What it's like to attend In this small and friendly pre-school, children make their own choices and participate in activities that spark their interests, from early mathematical concepts to understanding the life cycle of butterflies. Children show good behaviour; staff support them when they struggle to control their emotions, and children learn how their behaviour affects others. Staff foster a sense of belonging and happiness, with children forming strong bonds with their key person. Families are warmly welcomed by the friendly manager and staff team. Inspector highlights - Children and their parents receive a warm welcome from the friendly manager and her team. - Children make their own choices, move between rooms, and participate in activities that spark their interests. - Children show good behaviour, and staff support them to understand how their actions affect others. - The manager places a strong emphasis on communication and language in the curriculum. - Staff use assessment and focus on what children need to learn next, supporting both younger children and those preparing for school. - Children show good attitudes to learning, engaging with experiences such as learning about the life cycle of butterflies. - Staff teach children about being safe in the sun, promoting self-care skills. - Staff encourage children's independence and hygiene skills, including handwashing before eating. - The special educational needs coordinator (SENCo) works closely with parents and external agencies to support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). - Parents are encouraged to take home stories, including bilingual books, to foster a love of reading. - Staff use the local area to support children's physical development, with walks to the shoreline and community centre. - The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with staff confident in identifying and reporting any concerns. - The manager prioritises safeguarding and keeping children safe, with all staff attending regular safeguarding training. Areas to develop - 1 Support staff to understand how to better organise and deliver group activities to ensure that all children can participate and learn. Inspection #10289125 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50225707) ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Puffin Pre-School Inspection date Jul 2023 Inspection no. 10289125 [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50225707)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY393239) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. Schedule a VisitContact NurseryJoin Waitlist Get in touch ### Contact Phone not yet listed 25 Narvik Road, Hilsea, Portsmouth, PO2 9PN [© Mapbox](https://www.mapbox.com/about/maps) [© OpenStreetMap](https://www.openstreetmap.org/copyright/) [Improve this map](https://apps.mapbox.com/feedback/?owner=bettersearch&id=cmr0xkm3n001m01shcu7igkjr&access_token=pk.eyJ1IjoiYmV0dGVyc2VhcmNoIiwiYSI6ImNtcjB4NzVvNDA0ZTkycHF5Z3g3aWNtZWcifQ.h8Ni35tijJSAoESKsGArhg#/-1.07994/50.82895/14) [](https://www.mapbox.com/) ## Explore day nurseries near Portsmouth - [Day nurseries in Portsmouth](/search?q=Portsmouth) - [Day nurseries in South East](/search?q=South+East) Is this your nursery? Claim this listing to add photos, pricing, and respond to enquiries. [Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=puffin-pre-school-po2-9pn-ey393239) Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision The special educational needs coordinator (SENCo) works closely with parents and external agencies to support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). She uses specialist funding to buy resources that support children's social skills and sensory learning. Outdoor space The deputy manager is responsible for completing daily risk assessments. This includes the outdoors, which helps to ensure that children are safe outside. EAL / language support Children who speak English as an additional language learn new words that build on their interests. For example, staff use cars to teach children the colours black, green and orange. ## Parent Reviews of Puffin Pre-School 5.0 (1) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocJKY7oUbuz4Wkazd05aUX9veWyWHmsAmZwcn3AHTwD9F9DW3A=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Lucy Mason 3 weeks ago [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT21nd2NqZEVaRWhuYWw5SU1VcE9lVEoyYTNWeFVFRRAB!2m1!1s0x48745d3a611c4019:0x46329c1ad34c269f) Reviews from Google for Puffin Pre-School. [See all on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=5058276970518554271&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) Inspection history Date: October 2014 - July 2023 Good - November 2017 Good - October 2014 Good ## Frequently asked about Puffin Pre-School ### What do parents value about Puffin Pre-School? ### How does Puffin Pre-School support children who speak English as an additional language? ### Where is Puffin Pre-School located? ### What is the age range at Puffin Pre-School? ## Nearby day nurseries in Portsmouth Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Puffin Pre-School. - [ Ofsted: Good 0.2 mi ### Parade Community Preschool Portsmouth · PO2 9NE ](/nursery/parade-community-preschool-po2-9ne-143510) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.3 mi ### Top Tots Day Nursery MLC Portsmouth · PO2 9QA ](/nursery/top-tots-day-nursery-mlc-limited-po2-9qa-2604135) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.4 mi ### Apple Tree Day Nursery Portsmouth · PO2 9SD 4.9(17 reviews) ](/nursery/apple-tree-day-nursery-po2-9sd-2688379) - [ Ofsted rating unavailable 0.4 mi ### Cherry Tree Day Nursery (Portsmouth) Portsmouth · PO2 9HQ 4.7(12 reviews) ](/nursery/cherry-tree-day-nursery-portsmouth-limited-po2-9hq-2842886) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.5 mi ### Carousel Nursery School Portsmouth · PO2 8ND ](/nursery/carousel-nursery-school-po2-8nd-ey500461) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.5 mi ### Little Lambs Nursery Portsmouth · PO2 0UF ](/nursery/little-lambs-nursery-po2-0uf-2770460) [See all nurseries in Portsmouth →](/search?q=Portsmouth) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? Claim this listing to manage photos, hours and contact details. [Claim listing](/claim?nursery=puffin-pre-school-po2-9pn-ey393239) ### Share this nursery Send to a partner, friend or family member. Copy link[](https://wa.me/?text=Puffin%20Pre-School%20%E2%80%94%20on%20Nursery%20Advice%20https%3A%2F%2Fhug-your-search.lovable.app%2Fnursery%2Fpuffin-pre-school-po2-9pn-ey393239 "Share on WhatsApp")[](https://www.facebook.com/dialog/send?link=https%3A%2F%2Fhug-your-search.lovable.app%2Fnursery%2Fpuffin-pre-school-po2-9pn-ey393239&app_id=140586622674265&redirect_uri=https%3A%2F%2Fhug-your-search.lovable.app%2Fnursery%2Fpuffin-pre-school-po2-9pn-ey393239 "Share on Messenger")[](mailto:?subject=Puffin%20Pre-School&body=I%20thought%20you%20might%20be%20interested%20in%20this%20nursery%3A%0A%0Ahttps%3A%2F%2Fhug-your-search.lovable.app%2Fnursery%2Fpuffin-pre-school-po2-9pn-ey393239 "Share on Email")[](https://www.facebook.com/sharer/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fhug-your-search.lovable.app%2Fnursery%2Fpuffin-pre-school-po2-9pn-ey393239 "Share on Facebook")[](https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?text=Puffin%20Pre-School%20%E2%80%94%20on%20Nursery%20Advice&url=https%3A%2F%2Fhug-your-search.lovable.app%2Fnursery%2Fpuffin-pre-school-po2-9pn-ey393239 "Share on X")[](https://www.linkedin.com/sharing/share-offsite/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fhug-your-search.lovable.app%2Fnursery%2Fpuffin-pre-school-po2-9pn-ey393239 "Share on LinkedIn")[](https://www.reddit.com/submit?url=https%3A%2F%2Fhug-your-search.lovable.app%2Fnursery%2Fpuffin-pre-school-po2-9pn-ey393239&title=Puffin%20Pre-School "Share on Reddit")[](https://t.me/share/url?url=https%3A%2F%2Fhug-your-search.lovable.app%2Fnursery%2Fpuffin-pre-school-po2-9pn-ey393239&text=Puffin%20Pre-School%20%E2%80%94%20on%20Nursery%20Advice "Share on Telegram") This listing has been compiled from official Ofsted records, the nursery's own website, details provided directly by the nursery where available, and other trusted public sources. We regularly review and update listings to keep the information as accurate as possible. [Learn more](/about-our-data) Report an issue [![Nursery Advice](/__l5e/assets-v1/1c5557d3-f3fd-42f8-935a-3f2d2c3ac7e7/nursery-advice.webp "Nursery Advice")](/) The independent UK nursery directory. Built with Ofsted data, kept current weekly. For parents - [Search nurseries](/search) - [Parent Hub](/parent-hub) - [Saved nurseries](/saved) - [Compare](/compare) For nurseries - [Promote Your Nursery](/for-nurseries) - [Claim a listing](/claim) - [Nursery dashboard](/owner) - [Sign in](/auth) Browse by location - [London](/nurseries/london) - [South East](/nurseries/south-east) - [North West](/nurseries/north-west) - [West Midlands](/nurseries/west-midlands) - [Yorkshire](/nurseries/yorkshire-and-the-humber) - [See all regions →](/nurseries) About - [About us](/about-us) - [Editorial policy](/parent-hub/editorial-standards) - [Contact us](/contact) - [Blog](/blog) - Data sources: Ofsted MI, GIAS [](https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61590427415951)[](https://www.linkedin.com/company/nurseryadvice-co-uk)[](https://uk.pinterest.com/NurseryAdvice/) Ofsted data & reports Inspection reports, ratings and provider details displayed on this site are sourced from [Ofsted](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/) and contain public sector information published under the [Open Government Licence v3.0](https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/). Nursery Advice is not affiliated with or endorsed by Ofsted or any government body. © 2026 Better Search Limited (company no. 17209315), trading as Nursery Advice. All rights reserved. Contact: [hello@nurseryadvice.co.uk](mailto:hello@nurseryadvice.co.uk). [Terms of service](/terms)[Privacy policy](/privacy)Made for parents.