# Rainbow Corner Play Group

Rainbow Corner Play Group is a sessional pre-school at 18 Hardwicke Bank Road, Northway, Tewkesbury, GL20 8RP, in Northway, Gloucestershire. It is registered for 18 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in April 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/rainbow-corner-play-group-ey274455  
Last checked 30 June 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: 18 Hardwicke Bank Road, Northway, Tewkesbury, GL20 8RP
- Registered places: 18
- Ofsted URN: EY274455

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 26 April 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/EY274455

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since October 2003 (Reference EY274455). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY274455)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 26 April 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY274455)
- Registered places: 18 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY274455)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 16 April 2024). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/516799)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: 18 Hardwicke Bank Road, Northway, Tewkesbury, GL20 8RP

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=52.008599,-2.114429

- Station: Ashchurch for Tewkesbury, 0.7 miles
- 10 bus stops within 400 m
- 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 Gloucestershire there are about 2.9 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


## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carrant Brook Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Requires improvement (January 2022) |  | under 0.1 miles |
| Northway Infant School | Primary | 4–7 | Outstanding (March 2024) |  | 0.4 miles |
| Ashchurch Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (November 2022) |  | 0.9 miles |
| Tirlebrook Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (June 2026) | yes | 1.2 miles |
| Mitton Manor Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | Report card (July 2026) |  | 1.4 miles |
| Bredon Hancock's Endowed CofE First School | Primary | 4–10 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good (November 2024) |  | 1.6 miles |
| Tewkesbury Church of England Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (December 2024) | yes | 1.8 miles |
| Tewkesbury Academy | Secondary | 11–18 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (April 2025) |  | 1.2 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Northway Preschool Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/northway-preschool-playgroup-101573) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Mary P's Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/mary-ps-ltd-ey412550) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Ashchurch Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ashchurch-playgroup-ey424492) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Dean Close Little Trees Ashchurch, Tewkesbury](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/dean-close-little-trees-ashchurch-tewkesbury-2825235) |  |  |  | 1.3 miles |
| [Mitton Manor Pre-School and After School Club](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/mitton-manor-pre-school-and-after-school-club-101658) | Good |  |  | 1.4 miles |
| [Bredon Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bredon-playgroup-205313) | Good |  |  | 1.7 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Rainbow Corner Play Group's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Rainbow Corner Play Group Good at its inspection on 26 April 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Rainbow Corner Play Group take?

Rainbow Corner Play Group is registered with Ofsted for up to 18 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Rainbow Corner Play Group?

Ashchurch for Tewkesbury is the nearest station we know of, 0.7 miles away in a straight line.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY274455)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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