Portsmouth High Pre-School, 36 Kent Road, Southsea, Hampshire PO5 3ES

Type of Service

Nursery School

Opening Schedule

Open term time

Full days available

Yes

Half day sessions offered

Yes

Owner

Girls' Day School Trust
Voluntary / Not for Profit Owned

Person in charge

Paul Marshallsay (Headmaster of the Portsmouth High Prep and Pre-School)

Admission Information

Rising 3 (from the term of a child's third birthday)

Number of Childcare Staff

4

Registered Charity Number

306983

Total Places for Children

20

Age Range

from 2 years 9 months
to 4 years 9 months

Opening Times

Monday07:30-18:00
Tuesday07:30-18:00
Wednesday07:30-18:00
Thursday07:30-18:00
Friday07:30-18:00

When Closed

Open during school term time plus holiday care available

Parking

Parking is available on site.

Funding & Fees

We don't have fee or funding details for this nursery. Contact them directly.

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Portsmouth High Pre-School Reviews (4)

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9.4

Portsmouth High Pre-School has a Review Score of 9.4 (9.375) out of 10, based on 4 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Portsmouth High Pre-School has 4 reviews.

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Review from Robyn B (Mother of Child) published on 2 June 2026 Submitted via Website•

Overall Experience

Our daughter transferred to Portsmouth high pre school midway through the term as we moved into the area. Whilst looking for pre schools there was no competition at all, PHS stood out to us as an excellent place for my daughter to learn and grow. We went to view it and were throughly impressed with everything and everyone. We talked to the pre school teachers- Mrs N and Mrs S who are warm and welcoming. Our daughter started and settled in really well, engaging with staff, pupils and activities immediately. The school has a great atmosphere, and most importantly our daughter enjoys every single day. What really stood out to us (when we compare to other pre schools/ nursery's) is PHS doesn't feel like a business trying to make money, the staff have a genuine passion for education and supporting the girls. We absolutely love sending our daughter to PHS.

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↩Reply from Sally Tiller, Marketing Manager at Portsmouth High Pre-School

Thank you so much for such a lovely review and we are delighted your daughter is settling in well.

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Review from Thomas P (Father of Child) published on 6 May 2025 Submitted via Website•

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Both my children attended PHS nursery for the full 2 years prior to reception, I cannot speak highly enough of the experience we have had.
The incredible teachers create an inclusive environment to develop confident and considerate children, catering activities and learning to what works best for the child. I have two very different kids, the teachers instinctively found what works best for each of them to make them thrive. There is constant communication between teacher and parent, they make themselves available and are approachable and understanding for any discussion/ request.
This pre-school is much more than "childcare", the kids are learning every day in range of environments, using the great facilities available to them as part of the school. Both my children developed so much during their time at PHS pre-school it is making the transition to reception a non-event.

I've absolutely loved my experience with the PHS pre-school, almost as much as my kids have!

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↩Reply from Sally Tiller, Marketing Manager at Portsmouth High Pre-School

Thank you so much for your kind words and glad your children are enjoying their time with us.

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Review from D P (Mother of Child) published on 14 April 2025 Submitted via Website•

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I would describe my daughter's time there as the happiest. We always feel very confident that she is well looked after, supported, and supervised. The teachers are amazing-highly professional, incredibly caring, and always doing their best to help the girls bloom, learn with pleasure, and feel safe and valued. I cannot recommend it more. The difference compared to our previous one is massive.

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↩Reply from Sally Tiller, Marketing Manager at Portsmouth High Pre-School

Thank you so much for taking the time to review Portsmouth High School Pre-School and giving us such a glowing review. We are glad your daughter has settled in well and is happy with us.

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Review from R K (Mother of Child) published on 7 April 2025 Submitted via Website•

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Sending our daughter to PHS preschool has been the best decision we could have made and we would highly recommend it to anyone thinking of sending their child there. The care, attention, support and guidance we have all received shows how genuine the teachers are and have made a remarkable difference to her early years. Everyone who knows her has noticed and it's a pleasure to watch. We cannot thank them all enough. She has so much fun every day and always asks to go back again when she leaves for the day!

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↩Reply from Sally Tiller, Marketing Manager at Portsmouth High Pre-School

Thank you so much for your kind words. We are delighted both you and your daughter have had such a positive experience.

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Meet the Team (3)

Abi NelsonJob Title Pre-School Teacher BEd (Hons)

Abi is a Pre-School teacher who started her career as an infant school teacher but found her passion teaching Pre-School age children. Her experience enables her to give the best possible foundation for each child’s learning, preparing them for school and giving them a head start.

Abi believes bespoke teaching and individual attention are key to helping each child grow in confidence and flourish at the start of their learning journey. Read less

Jackie ShawJob Title Pre-school Practitioner, FdA Early Years Care and Education, NVQ Level 3

Pre-school practitioner Mrs Jackie Shaw has extensive experience in delivering excellence within an early years setting. Educated to a degree level in Early Years Care and Education, she has built a new nursery from scratch and also worked to achieve an outstanding inspection assessment in a well-established independent school. Read less

Victoria Fabre De La GrangeJob Title Head of Early Years and Reception Class teacher

Victoria is Head of Early Years and is the Reception Class teacher with many years of experience.

‘Early years education is the foundation of the learning journey and we provide a nurturing and supportive environment that allows children to flourish both socially and academically. We strive to inspire, motivate and encourage pupils to be curious about the world around them and instil a passion for lifelong learning.’ Read less

Frequently Asked Questions about Portsmouth High Pre-School

What is the Age Range of Children that Portsmouth High Pre-School accepts?

Portsmouth High Pre-School accepts Children aged from 2 years 9 months to 4 years 9 months.

What Days & Hours is Portsmouth High Pre-School Open?

Portsmouth High Pre-School is open: Monday 07:30-18:00, Tuesday 07:30-18:00, Wednesday 07:30-18:00, Thursday 07:30-18:00, Friday 07:30-18:00.

How many Children does Portsmouth High Pre-School have capacity for?

Portsmouth High Pre-School has capacity for a total of 20 Children.

How far is Portsmouth High Pre-School to the centre of Southsea?

0.5 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.

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