The 30 Best Sport & School & Kindergarten in Portsmouth

“Our son has been going to Wonder House Nursery for about a year now and he enjoys it so much. Drop off and pick-up is really efficient which is handy when busy with work. They really focus on his personal development with teeth brushing, self feeding and social skills. The feedback you get has been so much better than other experiences we have had getting an update everyday on the app with photos to see what he’s been up to. The baby room team are so lovely and personable you feel so welcome and they are such a credit to the nursery, thank you!”

“Absolutely amazing theatre group, my daughter loves it and her confidence has grown so much since joining. She has also performed in 2 shows now, and such a great experiance that is for everyone. I also love the extra activities they organise - day out trips, sleep overs, parties. Everyone is just amazing, highly recommend ❤️”

“We saw the production of Matilda as members of the public with no connection to the school and were bowled over by the talent and quality of the performance but also by how much the children were genuinely enjoying themselves and how Sam is clearly instilling pride in who they are and what they can do as part of his teaching. It was really clear that all children are celebrated and given an opportunity to take part whoever they are. Sam is clearly a talented performer but took nothing away from the children by being part of the show and the limelight was still firmly shining on them - I’m not sure all teachers would have done the same! His humility and care for the children was clear to see. The whole production was fantastic!”

“Both Chanique and Lola are very patient along with bring out the best my child can do building his confidence and social skills of which is a daily struggle due to his autism”

“Super refresher weekend with Hugo to blow the cobwebs away ahead of a busy year. I've done a number of trips with Salty, including my day-skipper last year and I can't recommend them highly enough. Hugo is an excellent instructor. From the moment you arrive you feel part of a crew and the emphasis is very much on working together to achieve your goals and have great fun along the way. As with all good sailors Hugo is adept at adapting to the conditions and you'll feel both safe and challenged no matter what previous experience you have or what the sea has in store that day! Having had a less than pleasant experience with another company, Salty Sailing restored both my confidence and my love of being on the water. Already looking forward to the next experience...”

“Simply the best Preschool I have ever come across! My daughter will be leaving for school in September and I'm feeling so sad that her days at Happytime have nearly finished. The staff are all so caring, knowledgeable, fun and kind. Thank you for taking the best care of my daughter ❤️”

“Jess, Claire and the team are so friendly and welcoming my son is now 8months old and has been going since he was 5months. He absolutely loves the staff in the nursery and always is so happy to be taken off me and go through the doors. He has learnt so much in the last 3months and the team at growing places are so attentive and caring. We have found them to be very supportive in and out of school. BEST nursery ever!!”

“Fabulously chilled yoga and sound bath session this evening. Feeling much calmer leaving than when I arrived! Thanks Anita”

“The staff were polite and friendly, so you feel relaxed and in safe hands. The location at Goodwood is beautiful and the flying experience is exceptional good fun. It is all taken at a pace to suit your pleasure. I did as many manoeuvres in the time possible and got to execute some myself. This was a thrilling experience with an excellent pilot, who had me ease and filled me with confidence.”

“We had a great trial flight with Richard, and got some great pictures over the Solent. Would highly recommend to anyone interested.”

“Sofia has had a wonderful time at the nursery, she has learnt so much and created valuable memories and skills that will help her continue to grow. The staff are always helpful, encouraging and supportive to her and we will miss you all a lot! Thank you!”

“Rising sun is an amazing club to be in! My son started feeling very anxious and not wanting to join in. Other members helped him join in and he's enjoyed it ever since. The sensi accept all people, children and adults and are brilliant with those who have additional needs. Nothing is a problem for them and always approachable if you ever need to talk to them. Payment each week is cheap and discounts if you do more than 1 session a week! My son is thriving and looks forward to his lessons. There is no nastiness in the dojo and everyone respects eachother there.”

“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 daughter loves her ballet classes with Miss Rose. She adores Miss Rose, who clearly loves her job and her passion for ballet rubs off onto all of her pupils. She is very friendly and holds the girls attention with a quiet firmness, never needing to raise her voice. I truly believe my daughter will have a passion for ballet for life thanks to Miss Rose.”

“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”

“12 years ago at the age of 65 I decided to give ballroom dancing a try and friends recommended Dizzyfeet. It would be hard to list all the benefits and the joy this has brought to my life but I’ll try! From the warm welcome I received, the friends I’ve made, the fun classes, amazing one to one lessons, great social events, brilliant dance holidays, medal exams, competitions…. I could go on. All that, plus the incredible health benefits to body and mind and not to mention the dance professionals I have met (and danced with!). I have loved every minute of those years and I intend to keep dancing as long as I am able. Thank you James and Kelly for the wonderful experience and the joy of being part of Dizzyfeet.”

“Almost 5 years at JLDC now, and it gets better and better each year. Incredible facilities and top notch staff who truly care about every individual. My 8 year old absolutely loves being in the gym, as do my husband and I as masters athletes. Cannot recommend them enough!”

“My daughter absolutely LOVES Starz Ballet. She joined in September at the same time as she started school and it’s just been the perfect little after school class for her. She loves Miss Sophie and her new friends. The Winter show was fantastic, so well organised and fantastic for both the dancers and the parents. I can’t wait to see her progress in her ballet journey!”

“My daughter has really flourished since attending 'Theatretrain'. She has made numerous friends, gained in both knowledge & confidence to perform. She has been encouraged to push herself out of her comfort zone in a positive way without feeling out of her depth. Her teachers are knowledgeable, encouraging, supportive & fun. We believe "Theatretrain' is good in so many ways, it is inclusive, nurtures friendships, builds self esteem & very importantly teaches life skills.”

“My daughter loves her dance classes with this school and has been attending classes since she was 3 and still loves it 6 years later. The teachers are amazing and really encouraging. I couldn’t recommend them enough.”

“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.”

“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.”

“We have not long been at Kiddi Caru Park Gate, but since even just enquiring, Kath and her team haven’t been able to do enough to help me. My eldest has settled in so well to preschool and is thriving. My littlest one starts in the baby room next month and they are giving lots of time to get him settled and I feel far more relaxed about him starting than I did when my other two started at a different nursery. My eldest has come on leaps and bounds since starting and I feel he’s going to be so ready for school. The app to communicate with staff is so easy and they are great at getting back to you quickly to any enquiries. So far I can’t fault them, they have been so reassuring and helpful.”