# Rainbow Pre School Playgroup

Rainbow Pre School Playgroup is a full-day nursery at Community Gardens, Parkway, Bridgwater, TA6 4QX, in Sydenham, Somerset. It is registered for 24 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in March 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 4.8 from 6 reviews (October 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/rainbow-pre-school-playgroup-ey294245  
Last checked 30 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Community Gardens, Parkway, Bridgwater, TA6 4QX
- Registered places: 24
- Phone: 01278 452306
- Ofsted URN: EY294245

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 20 March 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

- Quality of education: Good
- Behaviour and attitudes: Good
- Personal development: Outstanding
- Leadership and management: Good

Safeguarding effective.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY294245

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since September 2004 (Reference EY294245). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY294245)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 20 March 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY294245)
- Registered places: 24 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY294245)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 19 July 2019). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/69690)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Community Gardens, Parkway, Bridgwater, TA6 4QX

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.133595,-2.982018

- Station: Bridgwater, 0.5 miles
- 15 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Parkway Park, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 miles

NaPTAN, Department for Transport, checked 13 November 2026 · © OpenStreetMap contributors, checked 13 November 2026.

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

When to apply: https://toddly.co.uk/when-to-apply-for-nursery

## Ratings

- Google: 4.8 out of 5 from 6 reviews (as of 30 October 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bridgwater College Academy | All-through | 3–16 | Report card (March 2026) | yes | 0.1 miles |
| Eastover Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | School remains Good (May 2023) |  | 0.5 miles |
| St John and St Francis Church School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (May 2022) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Willowdown Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Report card (January 2026) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Northgate Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Report card (June 2026) | yes | 1.0 miles |
| Polden Bower School |  | 4–19 | Good (May 2024) |  | 1.3 miles |
| Hamp Nursery and Infants' School | Primary | 2–7 | School remains Good (April 2023) | yes | 1.4 miles |
| Westover Green Community School and Autism Centre | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (March 2026) |  | 1.4 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Sunbeams Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/sunbeams-nursery-ey472845) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Bridgwater College Childcare Centre](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bridgwater-college-childcare-centre-142750) | Outstanding |  | 08:00–17:30 | 0.3 miles |
| [Butterflies Day Nursery @ Bowerlane](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/butterflies-day-nursery-bowerlane-ey248113) | Good |  | 08:00–17:30 | 0.4 miles |
| [The Olive Tree Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-olive-tree-nursery-ey409425) | Good |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.7 miles |
| [Future Stars Coaching at Willowdown Primary School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/future-stars-coaching-at-willowdown-primary-school-2872335) |  |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [First Class Nurseries](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/first-class-nurseries-ey548852) | Good |  | 08:00–17:30 | 0.9 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Rainbow Pre School Playgroup's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Rainbow Pre School Playgroup Good at its inspection on 20 March 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Rainbow Pre School Playgroup take?

Rainbow Pre School Playgroup is registered with Ofsted for up to 24 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Rainbow Pre School Playgroup?

Bridgwater is the nearest station we know of, 0.5 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Rainbow Pre School Playgroup?

You can call 01278 452306.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY294245)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 30 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Rainbow+Pre-School&query_place_id=ChIJLdE1h6IIckgRxOzm6I0qcG8)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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