# Rainbow Corner Nursery School

Rainbow Corner Nursery School is a full-day nursery at 42 Victoria Road North, Southsea, PO5 1PX, in Southsea, Portsmouth. It is registered for 60 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in March 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 4.7 from 18 reviews (October 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/rainbow-corner-nursery-school-143530  
Last checked 31 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 42 Victoria Road North, Southsea, PO5 1PX
- Registered places: 60
- Phone: 023 9282 4538
- Website: https://rainbowcorner.co.uk/southsea/
- Ofsted URN: 143530

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 10 March 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/16/143530

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since August 1990 (Reference 143530). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/143530)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 10 March 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/143530)
- Registered places: 60 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/143530)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 14 July 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/615602)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: 42 Victoria Road North, Southsea, PO5 1PX

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=50.790508,-1.082001

- Station: Fratton, 0.5 miles
- Station: Portsmouth & Southsea, 0.7 miles
- Station: Southsea Hoverport, 0.9 miles
- 18 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Britannia Park, 0.2 miles
- Park: Somerstown Community Park, 0.3 miles
- Park: Omega Park, 0.4 miles
- Park: Waverley Gardens, 0.4 miles
- Park: Wimbledon Park, 0.5 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 Portsmouth there are about 3.3 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: 4.7 out of 5 from 18 reviews (as of 31 October 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cottage Grove Primary School and Nursery | Primary | 2–11 | Requires improvement (June 2024) | yes | 0.2 miles |
| Southsea Infant School | Primary | 4–7 | Report card (June 2026) |  | 0.3 miles |
| Bramble Infant School and Nursery | Primary | 2–7 | Standards maintained (February 2025) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Ark Ayrton Primary Academy | Primary | 2–11 | School remains Good (Improving) (July 2024) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| St Swithun's Catholic Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Standards maintained (February 2025) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Portsmouth High School GDST |  | 2–19 |  | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Devonshire Infant School | Primary | 4–7 | Report card (May 2026) |  | 0.5 miles |
| Craneswater Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Report card (July 2026) |  | 0.6 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Southsea Nature Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/southsea-nature-nursery-2655061) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [The Play Academy](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-play-academy-ey495125) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Bramble Infant School and Nursery (Early Years Childcare)](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bramble-infant-school-and-nursery-early-years-childcare-ey307547) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Leapfrog Neighbourhood Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/leapfrog-neighbourhood-nursery-143492) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Leapfrog Neighbourhood Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/leapfrog-neighbourhood-nursery-ey274463) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [St Jude's Church Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/st-judes-church-nursery-143553) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Rainbow Corner Nursery School's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Rainbow Corner Nursery School Good at its inspection on 10 March 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Rainbow Corner Nursery School take?

Rainbow Corner Nursery School is registered with Ofsted for up to 60 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Rainbow Corner Nursery School?

Fratton is the nearest station we know of, 0.5 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Rainbow Corner Nursery School?

You can call 023 9282 4538 and visit rainbowcorner.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/143530)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 31 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Rainbow+Corner+Day+Nursery+Southsea&query_place_id=ChIJ6ZIqgaNddEgRWtE7m2q92U4)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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