# Rainbow Nursery

Rainbow Nursery is a full-day nursery at St Marks Hall, Birling Road, Tunbridge Wells, TN2 5LX, in Broadwater Down, Kent. It is registered for 50 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in September 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 5 reviews (November 2026). It is run by Rainbow Nursery Partnership.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/rainbow-nursery-127486  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: St Marks Hall, Birling Road, Tunbridge Wells, TN2 5LX
- Registered places: 50
- Phone: 01892 516677
- Website: https://rainbownurseries.co.uk/
- Run by: [Rainbow Nursery Partnership](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/rainbow-nursery-partnership)
- Ofsted URN: 127486

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 21 September 2022, 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.

Inspection history:

- 21 September 2022: Ofsted inspection, Good
- 1 April 2022: Ofsted inspection, Inadequate

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/127486

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since April 1991 (Reference 127486). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/127486)
- Inspections on record: 2 inspections (latest 21 September 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/127486)
- Registered places: 50 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/127486)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: St Marks Hall, Birling Road, Tunbridge Wells, TN2 5LX

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.117680,0.261181

- Station: Tunbridge Wells West (Spa Valley Railway), 0.5 miles
- Station: Tunbridge Wells, 0.9 miles
- 15 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 Kent there are about 3.2 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 5 reviews (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Mead School |  | 3–11 |  | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Broadwater Down Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (March 2023) |  | 0.5 miles |
| Claremont Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | Good (January 2023) |  | 0.8 miles |
| St Mark's Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (June 2022) |  | 0.9 miles |
| St Peter's Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding (February 2025) |  | 1.0 miles |
| The Wells Free School | Primary | 4–11 | Standards maintained (February 2025) |  | 1.3 miles |
| St James' Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (March 2024) |  | 1.3 miles |
| Frant Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (July 2026) |  | 1.4 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Forest Park Day Nursery & Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/forest-park-day-nursery-and-pre-school-ey468185) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Little Rascals Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-rascals-nursery-ey558219) | Report card Mar 2026 |  |  | 0.9 miles |
| [Happy Days Nursery and Pre-School Tunbridge Wells](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/happy-days-nursery-and-pre-school-tunbridge-wells-2622349) | Report card Apr 2026 |  |  | 1.0 miles |
| [Little Rascals Pre-Prep](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-rascals-pre-prep-ey558229) | Good |  |  | 1.0 miles |
| [The Nivan Lodge Pre-School Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-nivan-lodge-pre-school-nursery-2792650) |  |  |  | 1.0 miles |
| [The Little Learning Tree Preschool – Bayhall Road](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-little-learning-tree-preschool-bayhall-road-ey561845) | Outstanding |  |  | 1.1 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

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

Ofsted rated Rainbow Nursery Good at its inspection on 21 September 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Rainbow Nursery take?

Rainbow Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 50 children at any one time.

### Who runs Rainbow Nursery?

Rainbow Nursery is run by Rainbow Nursery Partnership, which runs 3 nurseries.

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

Tunbridge Wells West (Spa Valley Railway) is the nearest station we know of, 0.5 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Rainbow Nursery?

You can call 01892 516677 and visit rainbownurseries.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/127486)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Rainbow+Nurseries&query_place_id=ChIJ_Xli4D1E30cRA-dTReLLDIk)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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