Portsmouth High Pre-School

36 Kent Road, Southsea PO5 3ES
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  • Portsmouth High Pre-School, Southsea
Choosing the right Pre-School or Nursery for your daughter is an important decision.

Portsmouth High Pre-School understands each child is unique and educational plans are personally tailored to ensure children reach their full potential. The early years provide the building blocks for a child's future learning and at Portsmouth High Pre-School the teaching is structured to ensure girls receive the best possible start.

The Pre-School learning environment is split into two classrooms, one for the youngest children and the other for older girls preparing to start school in Reception Class. Children learn best through enquiry and play and highly skilled staff use a wide variety of teaching strategies to encourage independence, promote confidence and foster intellectual curiosity. The Pre-School is set in spacious grounds enabling outdoor learning to play an important role in the curriculum.

Individual care and attention from your daughter’s teacher will provide her with an engaging, welcoming and, above all, safe and happy educational environment. The aim is for your daughter to be excited and eager to learn as she moves into Reception class and then through the school, well prepared by her early years’ experience.

Care Provided by Portsmouth High Pre-School

  • Type of Service
  • Nursery School – Voluntary / Not for Profit Owned
  • Open term time
  • Full Day Care
  • Sessional Day Care

Good to Know

  • Owner
  • Girls' Day School Trust
  • Person in charge
  • Paul Marshallsay (Headmaster of the Portsmouth High Prep and Pre-School)
  • Admission Criteria
    • 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
  • 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
  • When Closed
  • Open during school term time plus holiday care available

Funding & Fees Guide for Portsmouth High Pre-School

  • Updated January 2025 - Daily fees are £63.95 (£59.00 plus £4.95 for lunch). Session (am or pm) £27.00. Lunch session £10 (includes supervision and a hot 2 course lunch). Free wraparound care (before and after school care) is available for all children attending for more than 15 hours a week. Girls can enjoy Early Birds’ Breakfast Club from 7.30am, and choose from a varied breakfast menu for a healthy start to the day. The Aftercare Club runs from 3.30pm to 6.00pm, and offers a range of activities for younger children to enjoy. Care is also available during the school holidays.


  • Part-time attendance welcome - please contact Admissions Registrar Fergie Cox
    NEG funding is available.


  • Parking
  • Parking is available on site.


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Meet the Team (4)

Abi

Abi Nelson

Job 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.


Jackie

Jackie Shaw

Job 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.


Clare

Clare Cane

Job Title: Pre-school Teacher, BEd, QTS, EYTS

Pre-school teacher Mrs Clare Cane started her career as a primary school teacher and specialised in Early Years, taking an extra qualification to acquire Early Years Teacher Status. She has worked in a wide variety of settings in both the public and private sectors and is passionate about the importance of high-quality Early Years education to give our youngest children the best start in life.


Victoria

Victoria Fabre De La Grange

Job 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.’


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.