# Rainbow Nursery

Rainbow Nursery is a full-day nursery at Tunbridge Wells Sports Centre, St Johns Road, Tunbridge Wells, TN4 9TX, in St John's, Kent. It is registered for 30 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in May 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 2 reviews (October 2026). It is run by Rainbow Nursery Partnership.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/rainbow-nursery-ey489061  
Last checked 31 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Tunbridge Wells Sports Centre, St Johns Road, Tunbridge Wells, TN4 9TX
- Registered places: 30
- Phone: 01892 517215
- Website: https://rainbownurseries.co.uk/
- Run by: [Rainbow Nursery Partnership](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/rainbow-nursery-partnership)
- Ofsted URN: EY489061

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 12 May 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/EY489061

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since May 2015 (Reference EY489061). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY489061)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 12 May 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY489061)
- Registered places: 30 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY489061)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Tunbridge Wells Sports Centre, St Johns Road, Tunbridge Wells, TN4 9TX

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.149631,0.259496

- Station: High Brooms, 0.8 miles
- 5 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: St John's Recreation Ground, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 miles
- 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 2 reviews (as of 31 October 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Augustine's Catholic Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | Report card (February 2026) |  | 0.2 miles |
| St John's Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (March 2023) |  | 0.4 miles |
| Southborough CofE Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | School remains Good (March 2024) |  | 0.5 miles |
| St Matthew's High Brooms Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Requires improvement (March 2024) |  | 0.6 miles |
| St Barnabas CofE VA Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (January 2024) |  | 0.8 miles |
| Rose Hill School |  | 3–13 |  | yes | 0.9 miles |
| The Wells Free School | Primary | 4–11 | Standards maintained (February 2025) |  | 0.9 miles |
| Bishops Down Primary and Nursery School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (March 2026) | yes | 1.0 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Harlequin Out of School Clubs - Tunbridge Wells](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/harlequin-out-of-school-clubs-tunbridge-wells-ey486142) | Report card Jan 2026 |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Holden Park Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/holden-park-pre-school-ey307672) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [The Little Learning Tree Preschool - Culverden Down](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-little-learning-tree-preschool-culverden-down-2860241) |  |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [St Lukes Nursery School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/st-lukes-nursery-school-2703267) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Bright Horizons Southborough Springfield Road Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bright-horizons-southborough-springfield-road-day-nursery-ey488324) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [St Matthew's High Brooms Pre-school CIO](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/st-matthews-high-brooms-pre-school-cio-2783335) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

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

Ofsted rated Rainbow Nursery Good at its inspection on 12 May 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 30 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?

High Brooms is the nearest station we know of, 0.8 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Rainbow Nursery?

You can call 01892 517215 and visit rainbownurseries.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY489061)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 31 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Rainbow+Nurseries&query_place_id=ChIJdS2xU8ZF30cR1JP4nH1x-Nw)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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