The 30 Best School in Portsmouth

“We couldn't have been luckier to have found Ruth Stein School of Dance. All three of my children have enjoyed different classes over the years, tap, modern, acro, drama and ballet through to pointe work, and the quality of teaching, throughout the school, is exceptional!”

“My 2 year old daughter started last term and she absolutely loves her classes. The classes have a good range of songs to dance along to and activities. The parent and me class is super friendly and welcoming! Would definitely recommend”

“Our son has being going to the TaeKwondo Academy for over 3 years now and has progressed so well. All of the trainers are patient and so good with all abilities and ages. Nothing is too much trouble and it feels like a family. We could not recommend highly enough.”

“I had a fantastic lesson with Gemma and Sam today to fix my front crawl technique. Everything was broken down and explained at the perfect pace for me. The feedback and tips during the lesson helped me feel immediately more confident, and in addition they gave me drills to work on and cement what we'd covered. All in a very friendly environment with a few laughs shared. Would 100% recommend.”

“i really enjoyed my lessons with simon, he braught my confidence in driving as soon as i started! i’d highly recommend learning with him”

“Brilliant place Portsmouth Players”

“We have had Green Roots in our life's now for over 5 years, our first won attend not long after it opened and it was clear from the start that he was going to be very happy here. The staff are amazing and give the children all the care and love in the world, as well as providing the most fantastic environment for them to learn and grow. Our second son has been here for over a year and half and again I cannot fault the experience that he is having, both my boys settled quickly and have flourished at Green roots.”

“Very good nursery, my son loves spending time there. He is very fond of Liam on hi5. Liam is very caring to the children no wonder all the children are “crazy” about him, my son included.”

“I went to the open day today and booked to do SUP and kayaking. Sam our paddle board instructor was great! We had a fun 45 minutes on the giant paddle board teaching us how to paddle and played some fun games. All the adults and children had a great time. Talia our kayaking instructor was also fab! Great instruction on how to move and manoeuvre in a kayak and more fun games. I had a fantastic experience here and would not hesitate to book and come back for learning more water sports in a safe and fun environment”

“As a family, we can certainly sing the praises of West Hill Park. Our two children are very happy there and having one child who started out very quiet and shy, we have seen them grow in confidence and blossom. All of the teachers are extremely supportive and encouraging and nothing is too much trouble. We are over the moon with West Hill Park and would highly recommend this amazing school to anyone who is considering sending their child there.”

“Absolutely brilliant! I was lucky enough to be the celebrant for J&V's wedding last Thursday at The Millstream Hotel. I was welcomed by the General Manager and her team with coffee and freshly made cookies. Incredibly welcoming. The team looked after our wedding guests with care abd attention ensuring my couple had THE best day. Our service went perfectly with tge GM delivering sentimental items into the service for me to get the tone just right. Ice cream was served to all the guests whilst my couple signed thier certificate, and all in all they had the best day. Thank you for looking after me so very well, I hope to be back!”

“My daughter has been attending for a few weeks now and I can say without a doubt that's one of the best I've tried in the area. I can see the joy and excitement in her face for her achievements while participating in the classes. Every session is really well structured, there's order and every participant knows what they're doing and what's expected of them. The children are constantly monitored and instructed so there's constant learning and progression unlike some of other gyms we attended. It's a very save environment due to the well thought out facilities and of course the amazing coaches. Highly recommend this school!”

“Absolutely amazing school had the most enjoyable 7 years there and met so many great people and teachers who helped me so much xxx”

“I am actually not a student of this university, but my wife is and according to her, this university is welcoming, well organized. if you talk about money part, well it depends what your subject is , overall it's not way too much expensive as well as not that much cheap but.. i can say until now it's worth to invest your time and money here...”

“Pool temperature & atmosphere is lovely, the separate male / female saunas are a lovely touch. Plenty of class options , the gym is never too busy , I am always able to use the equipment I want/need. Being able to grab a decent coffee is also a win. Staff are polite & attentive.”

“The Staff here are beyond amazing. They are so good with the children, always doing different things to help them learn and grow. Can’t fault them at all. Great space too, lots of room for them to run about indoors and a lovely outdoor area too. My son loves it here so much and is always talking about the staff who have become a big part of his life.”

“I moved my son here when they first started being open 51 weeks, as a working parent I needed wraparound care. Set in a lovely location with a huge green, a newly build hall, allotments & local parks that they visit - this is the perfect setting. With a close relationship with the practitioners you know your little ones are having more 1-2-1 as it is a smaller setting. Lots of activities to do as well as daily walks, outings to the local supermarket. It is enjoyed by all. They also had visits from ambulances, forest school leaders etc With daily updates on Tapestry I knew my son was having the best time as well as being well updated with news & events. It was easy to communicate with the staff. Cecilia, my sons Key Worker was fantastic. Always keeping me updated with my son’s progress and any problems I would be notified. Thank you Claire, Hannah and the rest of the team. We miss Little Learners!”

“The most lovely little preschool where every child is valued and where independence is promoted. My youngest is currently at preschool and my eldest also went to Waltham Chase Pre-school. My youngest asks to go everyday and doesn’t give me a second glance as she runs in.”

“I have always been desperate to do ballet even as a little girl, but sadly it wasn't possible for a number of reasons. After some life events, I decided I wanted to push myself and finally try out adult ballet. I was really nervous as I have no experience with dance whatsoever, and I was not an active person by any means - in fact, I actively disliked being active...! I started with one class a week, and although hard, I completely fell in love with it. The physical benefits are one thing, but I have found the positive benefits on my mental health are a astronomical. For a few hours a week, I spend time focusing on my body, how I'm holding myself, thinking of nothing but pushing through, and digging out every last piece of determination I have (and then some more!) to keep going. I now engage in multiple classes a week, and have set personal goals to reach within ballet to help give me that boost. I can say for someone who used to hide in cupboard when it was time for PE in school - I cannot believe the enjoyment, love and passion for what can be such a difficult hobby. If anyone is considering taking up ballet as an adult - whether you have no experience or some - I would absolutely encourage you to do so. This has been pretty game-changing for me, and I have loved every second. I look forward to many more years (hopefully!) of learning and developing and meeting all those goals I have set with the help of this school and all the lovely teachers within it! :-)”

“My daughter has been attending for 2 years. Starting with the mini's and progressing into juniors (nearly 7 yr old). My tip, throw any preconceptions of a school play out of the window - this is so not that. The quality / professionalism of the end product 'the show' is top notch on par what you expect from an adult set of performers. My daughter loves the class each week, with education cutting back on 'arts & crafts' this is a fantastic platform for children.”

“One of my Daughters attended Sunbeams. It is a warm, safe and encouraging environment staffed by wonderful people. The friends my Daughter made have carried through into St Swithuns itself. I heartily recommend Sunbeams.”

“Highly recommend Priory Park Preschool, my son has attended from the age of 2yrs 9months and he will leave next week to start school. He has truly loved his time at preschool, and is always excited to go, he talks fondly of all the staff and we haven’t had a single bad experience. The staff couldn’t be more friendly or caring, and we feel very grateful to all the ladies at Priory Park Preschool for all they have done for our son.”

“Fabulous childcare in a beautiful setting. Staff are friendly and help create a calm and safe environment. 2 of my grandchildren have been to Woodside and would recommend.”

“Kaleidoscope Preschool is a fantastic setting. The staff are amazing, most of them have been there for 10+ years which speaks volumes! The children are nurtured and looked after whilst doing super fun activities. The communication from the team is also excellent, receiving regular updates on what your child is doing in the day plus responses to emails within a hour or two . Having worked in early years settings myself I have very high standards and with previous settings have regularly felt the need to raise concerns however with Kaleidoscope they just seem to nail it. I wish I could give more than 5 stars!”

“Very great school i visit often as my sister always forgets her backpack or lunch”