# Little Rainbow Nursery

Little Rainbow Nursery is a sessional pre-school at Northgate Close, Pontefract, WF8 1JL, in Pontefract, Wakefield. It is registered for 44 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in December 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 4 reviews (October 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-rainbow-nursery-2691938  
Last checked 31 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: Northgate Close, Pontefract, WF8 1JL
- Registered places: 44
- Phone: 07827 509128
- Website: https://www.littlerainbownurserypontefract.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: 2691938

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 10 December 2024, 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/16/2691938

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since June 2022 (Reference 2691938). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2691938)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 10 December 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2691938)
- Registered places: 44 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2691938)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Northgate Close, Pontefract, WF8 1JL

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.693652,-1.308218

- Station: Pontefract Baghill, 0.2 miles
- Station: Pontefract Monkhill, 0.4 miles
- Station: Pontefract Tanshelf, 0.4 miles
- 22 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Hospital Park, 0.2 miles
- Park: Dale Park, 0.2 miles
- Park: Barbican Garden, 0.2 miles
- Park: Harewood Park, 0.2 miles
- Park: Friarwood Valley Gardens, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles

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

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Wakefield there are about 4.7 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 4 reviews (as of 31 October 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Giles C of E Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Improved significantly (January 2025) | yes | 0.1 miles |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Pontefract | Primary | 3–11 | Good (April 2024) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Harewood Centre Nursery School | Nursery | 2–4 | School remains Good (July 2022) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Ark De Lacy Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Outstanding (March 2024) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Holy Family and St Michael's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (September 2022) |  | 0.8 miles |
| Ark Halfpenny Lane Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding (May 2025) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| Cherry Tree Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Requires improvement (January 2024) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| Ark Carleton Park Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding (October 2024) |  | 0.9 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Sunshine Kids](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/sunshine-kids-322059) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Stepping Stones Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/stepping-stones-day-nursery-ey496475) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Cherry Blossom Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/cherry-blossom-pre-school-2702811) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Pomfret Woodland Community Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/pomfret-woodland-community-nursery-ey453286) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [The Grange Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-grange-nursery-ey491307) | Good |  |  | 1.2 miles |
| [Bright Sparks Child Care](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bright-sparks-child-care-ey405434) | Outstanding |  |  | 1.9 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

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

Ofsted rated Little Rainbow Nursery Good at its inspection on 10 December 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

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

Little Rainbow Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 44 children at any one time.

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

Pontefract Baghill is the nearest station we know of, 0.2 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Little Rainbow Nursery?

You can call 07827 509128 and visit www.littlerainbownurserypontefract.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2691938)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 31 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Little+Rainbow+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJVeqVuUlqeUgRnzzTR02knlo)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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