# Rainbow Hub NW Ltd

Rainbow Hub NW Ltd is a sessional pre-school at Rainbow Hub, Salt Pit Lane, Mawdesley, Ormskirk, L40 2QX, in Towngate, Lancashire. It is registered for 45 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in October 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/rainbow-hub-nw-ltd-2647684  
Last checked 30 June 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: Rainbow Hub, Salt Pit Lane, Mawdesley, Ormskirk, L40 2QX
- Registered places: 45
- Ofsted URN: 2647684

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 12 October 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/16/2647684

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since July 2021 (Reference 2647684). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2647684)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 12 October 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2647684)
- Registered places: 45 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2647684)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 31 January 2018). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/878761)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Rainbow Hub, Salt Pit Lane, Mawdesley, Ormskirk, L40 2QX

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.630414,-2.744129

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Lancashire there are about 2.7 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


## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rainbow Hub School |  | 4–16 |  |  | under 0.1 miles |
| St Peter and Paul's Catholic Primary School, Mawdesley | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (May 2026) |  | 0.4 miles |
| Mawdesley St Peter's Church of England Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (September 2024) | yes | 1.0 miles |
| Eccleston St Mary's Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Standards maintained (January 2025) | yes | 1.3 miles |
| Eccleston Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (February 2023) | yes | 1.3 miles |
| Richard Durning's Endowed Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (July 2024) |  | 1.5 miles |
| Heskin Pemberton's Church of England VA Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (March 2025) |  | 1.6 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [P K Kids](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/p-k-kids-ey501430) | Good |  |  | 1.3 miles |
| [Nature Trail Nursery Heskin](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/nature-trail-nursery-heskin-ey500886) | Good |  |  | 1.6 miles |
| [Pingawings Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/pingawings-pre-school-ey333573) | Outstanding |  |  | 2.5 miles |
| [Parbold Douglas Nursery and Duggies Out of School Care](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/parbold-douglas-nursery-and-duggies-out-of-school-care-ey463519) | Good |  |  | 2.7 miles |
| [Nature Trail On The Hill](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/nature-trail-on-the-hill-2579568) | Good |  |  | 2.7 miles |
| [Rainbow Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/rainbow-day-nursery-ey488592) | Good |  |  | 2.8 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Rainbow Hub NW Ltd's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Rainbow Hub NW Ltd Good at its inspection on 12 October 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Rainbow Hub NW Ltd take?

Rainbow Hub NW Ltd is registered with Ofsted for up to 45 children at any one time.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2647684)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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