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St Jude's Church Nursery # St Jude's Church Nursery Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Jan 2024) · 4.4 (7 parent reviews) · Silver Street, Portsmouth, PO5 3BW · Portsmouth Number of places 95 places Age range 2–5 yrs Last inspected Jan 2024 Local authority Portsmouth About - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - Reviews - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [Reviews](#reviews) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery St. Jude's Church Nursery is a nurturing early years setting situated in Silver Street, Southsea, functioning as a vital part of St. Jude's Church's outreach to the local community. The nursery proudly offers subsidised places to children from two years of age up to school age, providing a secure and supportive environment for play, learning, and growth. With a capacity to accommodate up to 60 children, it operates under the regulation and good rating of OFSTED and maintains a close affiliation with St. Jude’s Primary School. The nursery embraces a multicultural ethos, welcoming all children regardless of their religious background. It operates 51 weeks a year, Monday to Friday, between 8 am and 6 pm, offering flexible session options including morning, afternoon, and full-day care. The dedicated team, led by Nursery Manager Tash Whittle and nineteen NVQ3 Level trained staff—many with over a decade of experience—focuses on fostering each child's social, intellectual, and physical development. The nursery is thoughtfully designed with five colour-themed rooms and an outdoor garden, allocating children to groups like Stars, Sunbeams, or Rainbows based on their age. Additionally, a Sparkles group is available for children requiring extra support, such as those with SENDIF+. Snacks and drinks are provided during morning and afternoon sessions, with parents requested to supply packed lunches for children attending full days. What it's like Children are happy and settle well in this nursery. Staff quickly get to know them and their unique personalities, developing secure, nurturing bonds with all children. The manager and her team have worked hard to make the necessary improvements since the last inspection, resulting in children having access to a broad and varied curriculum that incorporates their interests. Charity-run Subsidised places Experienced staff ## Pricing & funding Fees are structured around morning, afternoon, short day, and full day sessions. All listed rates apply to children aged 2 to 4 years, with new prices taking effect from September 2025. Funding accepted 15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) 15 hours — working parents (9 months–2 yrs) Good to know - All listed prices apply to children aged 2-4 years. - Prices are effective from September 2025. ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of St Jude's Church Nursery Inspection date Jan 2024 Inspection no. 10279520 Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50239589)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/143553) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. Schedule a VisitContact NurseryJoin Waitlist Get in touch ### Contact Reveal phone number [ Visit website ](https://stjudeschurchnursery.co.uk/) Silver Street, Portsmouth, PO5 3BW [© 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#/-1.09464/50.79063/14) [](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=st-jude-s-church-nursery-po5-3bw-143553) ## Key facts Opening hours 8am - 6pm, Monday to Friday, 51 weeks a year Session types Morning session (8am-1pm), Afternoon session (1pm-6pm), Full day session (8am-6pm) Food Snacks and drinks provided; parents to provide packed lunch for full day Age range 2 years to school age Term time / All Year All Year Staff 19 NVQ3 Level trained staff Established 1992 Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for St Jude's Church Nursery Last inspected 18 January 2024 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 Children are happy and settle well in this nursery. Staff quickly get to know them and their unique personalities, developing secure, nurturing bonds with all children. The manager and her team have worked hard to make the necessary improvements since the last inspection, resulting in children having access to a broad and varied curriculum that incorporates their interests. Inspector highlights - The manager and staff have worked together to ensure the curriculum consistently meets the needs of individual children. - The manager has strengthened processes for regular staff supervision sessions to support ongoing professional development. - Children's communication and language are well promoted with staff narrating play and introducing new words. - All staff value diversity and offer an inclusive environment, supporting children who speak English as an additional language very well. - The support in place for children with SEND is excellent, with personalised support plans and close work with external professionals and parents. Areas to develop - 1 strengthen the coaching and mentoring of staff further, especially those working with the younger age group, to ensure that all interactions and experiences for children are of equally high quality - 2 support staff to consistently recognise when children need more time to explore and develop ideas for themselves to challenge their thinking skills even further. Inspection #10279520 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50239589) ## What parents say Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection > Parents speak highly of the nursery and staff, reporting their children are happy and making good progress. Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Staff working with children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are given Picture Exchange Communication System training to enhance their knowledge and confidently support children attending. The support in place for children with SEND is excellent, with staff ensuring children get the support they need early on, working closely with external professionals and parents to create personalised support plans, leading to superb progress for these children. EAL / language support Children who speak English as an additional language are supported very well by staff. Staff who share children's home languages use them throughout their day, skilfully using English alongside their home language, contributing to children quickly beginning to use English words to communicate. ## Parent Reviews of St Jude's Church Nursery 4.4 (7) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjUSGUcB9SgNSqr7QJjz7g2YOHR9GMcPBdTKwuLzpajOMDIxB99aaQ=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Amber Cox a year ago All 3 of my children have been to this nursery and they all loved it ! Lovely nursery with love staff always feel welcome! My youngest boy love it here ! 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[See all on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=17555600241393295441&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) Inspection history Improved from Requires improvement → Good in 2024 Date: November 2010 - January 2024 Good - February 2023 Requires improvement - April 2017 Good - May 2015 Good - November 2010 Good ## Frequently asked about St Jude's Church Nursery ### How is St Jude's Church Nursery classified by Ofsted? ### How does the nursery support children who speak English as an additional language? ### What are the main strengths of St Jude's Church Nursery? ### What food and meal arrangements are in place? ## Nearby day nurseries in Portsmouth Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to St Jude's Church Nursery. - [ Ofsted: Good 0.2 mi ### Leapfrog Neighbourhood Nursery Southsea · PO5 3DZ 5.0(6 reviews) ](/nursery/leapfrog-neighbourhood-nursery-po5-3dz-ey274463) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.2 mi ### Leapfrog Neighbourhood Nursery Southsea · PO5 3DZ 5.0(6 reviews) ](/nursery/leapfrog-neighbourhood-nursery-po5-3dz-143492) - [ Ofsted: Outstanding 0.3 mi ### The Play Academy Southsea · PO5 1JF 5.0(7 reviews) ](/nursery/the-play-academy-po5-1jf-ey495125) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.6 mi ### Rainbow Corner Nursery School Southsea · PO5 1PX ](/nursery/rainbow-corner-nursery-school-po5-1px-143530) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.7 mi ### Top Tots Day Nursery Portsmouth · PO1 3HN 4.2(6 reviews) ](/nursery/top-tots-day-nursery-po1-3hn-ey454735) - [ Ofsted: Outstanding 0.7 mi ### Leapfrog Neighbourhood Nursery Southsea · PO5 2NR ](/nursery/leapfrog-neighbourhood-nursery-po5-2nr-ey461909) [See all nurseries in Portsmouth →](/search?q=Portsmouth) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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