# Rainbow Nursery

Rainbow Nursery is a sessional pre-school at Scout Association, The Scout Hut, Hollybush Lane, Burghfield Common, Reading, RG7 3FL, in Burghfield Common, West Berkshire. It is registered for 31 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in April 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 1 review (October 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/rainbow-nursery-2623446  
Last checked 30 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: Scout Association, The Scout Hut, Hollybush Lane, Burghfield Common, Reading, RG7 3FL
- Registered places: 31
- Phone: 07984 685504
- Website: https://www.therainbownursery.org/
- Ofsted URN: 2623446

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 21 April 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/16/2623446

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since March 2021 (Reference 2623446). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2623446)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 21 April 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2623446)
- Registered places: 31 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2623446)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Scout Association, The Scout Hut, Hollybush Lane, Burghfield Common, Reading, RG7 3FL

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.393150,-1.064915

- 6 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Burghfield Skateboard Park, under 0.1 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 West Berkshire 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

- Google: 5.0 out of 5 from 1 review (as of 30 October 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs Bland's Infant School | Primary | 2–7 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good (January 2025) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Garland Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Report card (June 2026) |  | 0.5 miles |
| Mortimer St. John's C.E. Infant School | Primary | 4–7 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (December 2024) |  | 1.2 miles |
| Sulhamstead and Ufton Nervet School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (October 2022) |  | 1.3 miles |
| Mortimer St Mary's C.E. Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Report card (February 2026) |  | 1.6 miles |
| Burghfield St Mary's C.E. Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (July 2023) |  | 1.6 miles |
| The Willink School | Secondary | 11–18 | Report card (May 2026) |  | 0.3 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Mortimer Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/mortimer-pre-school-507885) | Good |  |  | 1.2 miles |
| [Mini Oaks Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/mini-oaks-preschool-2654756) | Good |  |  | 1.7 miles |
| [Jubilee Gems](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/jubilee-gems-ey449377) | Outstanding |  |  | 2.0 miles |
| [Jubilee Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/jubilee-day-nursery-507893) | Good |  |  | 2.2 miles |
| [Tigers Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/tigers-day-nursery-2895001) |  |  |  | 3.1 miles |
| [Tigers at Theale Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/tigers-at-theale-day-nursery-2866343) |  |  |  | 3.1 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

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

Ofsted rated Rainbow Nursery Good at its inspection on 21 April 2023, 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 31 children at any one time.

### How do I contact Rainbow Nursery?

You can call 07984 685504 and visit www.therainbownursery.org.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2623446)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 30 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=The+Rainbow+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJ0x49CPKedkgRcl8ELMXNBS0)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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