# Birstall Rainbow Nursery

Birstall Rainbow Nursery is a full-day nursery at 68 - 74 Wanlip Lane, Birstall, LE4 4GF, in Birstall, Leicestershire. It is registered for 64 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in February 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 28 reviews (October 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/birstall-rainbow-nursery-223193  
Last checked 30 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 68 - 74 Wanlip Lane, Birstall, LE4 4GF
- Registered places: 64
- Phone: 0116 267 1331
- Website: https://birstallrainbow.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: 223193

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 14 February 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

- Quality of education: Good
- Behaviour and attitudes: Good
- Personal development: Good
- Leadership and management: Good

Safeguarding effective.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/223193

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since March 2000 (Reference 223193). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/223193)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 14 February 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/223193)
- Registered places: 64 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/223193)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 27 January 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/114487)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: 68 - 74 Wanlip Lane, Birstall, LE4 4GF

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=52.681220,-1.118047

- 5 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Watermead Country Park, 0.2 miles
- Park: School Lane Playing Fields, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.5 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.5 miles

NaPTAN, Department for Transport, checked 13 November 2026 · © OpenStreetMap contributors, checked 13 November 2026.

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Leicestershire there are about 2.6 children under 5 for every registered nursery place. Places are how many children nurseries may care for, not free spaces. Source: ONS Census 2021.

When to apply: https://toddly.co.uk/when-to-apply-for-nursery

## Ratings

- Google: 5.0 out of 5 from 28 reviews (as of 30 October 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Riverside Community Primary School Birstall | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (November 2022) |  | 0.2 miles |
| Highcliffe Primary School and Community Centre | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (October 2022) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Hallam Fields, Birstall | Primary | 4–11 | Good (May 2024) |  | 0.9 miles |
| Church Hill Infant School | Primary | 5–7 | School remains Good (March 2024) |  | 1.1 miles |
| Church Hill Church of England Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Report card (June 2026) |  | 1.1 miles |
| Bishop Ellis Catholic Voluntary Academy | Primary | 5–11 | Standards maintained (May 2025) |  | 1.2 miles |
| Sandfield Close Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (October 2024) |  | 1.3 miles |
| Herrick Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (May 2024) |  | 1.3 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Little Gems Birstall](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-gems-birstall-2856286) |  |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Acorn Under Fives (Birstall)](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/acorn-under-fives-birstall-226252) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [The Hunny Hive Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-hunny-hive-day-nursery-ey539726) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Children 1st @ Birstall](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/children-1st-birstall-ey561767) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Tangent House Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/tangent-house-day-nursery-ey267618) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Thurmaston Village Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/thurmaston-village-pre-school-ey349077) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Birstall Rainbow Nursery's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Birstall Rainbow Nursery Good at its inspection on 14 February 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Birstall Rainbow Nursery take?

Birstall Rainbow Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 64 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Birstall Rainbow Nursery?

Leicester North (Great Central Railway) is the nearest station we know of, 1.2 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Birstall Rainbow Nursery?

You can call 0116 267 1331 and visit birstallrainbow.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/223193)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 30 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Birstall+Rainbow+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJIRoKX8Fhd0gRuEnLvOxEOKQ)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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