# Little Rainbows Academy

Little Rainbows Academy is a full-day nursery at Little Rainbows Academy, Alvaston Street, Alvaston, DERBY, DE24 0PA, in Alvaston, Derby. It is registered for 54 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in December 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 4.0 from 20 reviews (October 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-rainbows-academy-2755771  
Last checked 30 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Little Rainbows Academy, Alvaston Street, Alvaston, DERBY, DE24 0PA
- Registered places: 54
- Phone: 01332 755455
- Website: https://littlerainbowsacademy.uk/
- Ofsted URN: 2755771

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 1 December 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/16/2755771

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since September 2023 (Reference 2755771). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2755771)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 1 December 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2755771)
- Registered places: 54 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2755771)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 4 November 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/558184)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Little Rainbows Academy, Alvaston Street, Alvaston, DERBY, DE24 0PA

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=52.898034,-1.422446

- 6 bus stops within 400 m
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles

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

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Derby there are about 3.8 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: 4.0 out of 5 from 20 reviews (as of 30 October 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St John Fisher Catholic Voluntary Academy | Primary | 4–11 | Good (October 2023) |  | under 0.1 miles |
| Alvaston Infant and Nursery School | Primary | 2–7 | School remains Good (April 2023) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Alvaston Junior Academy | Primary | 7–11 | Requires improvement (July 2024) |  | 0.3 miles |
| Wyndham Spencer Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding (March 2025) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Oakwood Infant and Nursery School | Primary | 3–7 | School remains Good (May 2023) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Oakwood Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Good (February 2024) |  | 0.7 miles |
| Lakeside Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Requires improvement; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Requires improvement (July 2025) | yes | 1.0 miles |
| Landau Forte Academy Moorhead | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good (September 2024) |  | 1.0 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Tiny Tots Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/tiny-tots-nursery-ey497405) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [White House Day Nursery Alvaston](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/white-house-day-nursery-alvaston-ey452684) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Little Owls Nursery Alvaston](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-owls-nursery-alvaston-2851043) | Report card Apr 2026 |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Alvaston Achievers Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/alvaston-achievers-day-nursery-2579160) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Field Lane Playgroup Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/field-lane-playgroup-limited-ey307423) | Good |  |  | 0.9 miles |
| [Osmaston Day Nursery Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/osmaston-day-nursery-limited-2751454) | Report card Feb 2026 |  |  | 1.2 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Little Rainbows Academy's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Little Rainbows Academy Good at its inspection on 1 December 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Little Rainbows Academy take?

Little Rainbows Academy is registered with Ofsted for up to 54 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Little Rainbows Academy?

Spondon is the nearest station we know of, 1.1 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Little Rainbows Academy?

You can call 01332 755455 and visit littlerainbowsacademy.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2755771)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 30 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Little+Rainbows+Academy&query_place_id=ChIJNWueeDfweUgRMVtpi3_dlMI)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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