# Rainbow Pre-school Wickford

Rainbow Pre-school Wickford is a sessional pre-school at Memorial Park, Rettendon View, Wickford, SS11 8JE, in Runwell, Essex. It is registered for 32 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in September 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 4.5 from 2 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/rainbow-pre-school-wickford-402297  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: Memorial Park, Rettendon View, Wickford, SS11 8JE
- Registered places: 32
- Phone: 01268 768100
- Website: http://www.rainbowpre-school.com/
- Ofsted URN: 402297

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 26 September 2024, 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/16/402297

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since August 1999 (Reference 402297). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/402297)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 26 September 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/402297)
- Registered places: 32 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/402297)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Memorial Park, Rettendon View, Wickford, SS11 8JE

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.617387,0.534829

- Station: Wickford, 0.7 miles
- 3 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Wickford Memorial Park, under 0.1 miles
- Park: Runwell Playing Fields, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 miles

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

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Essex there are about 2.9 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: 4.5 out of 5 from 2 reviews (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Wickford Church of England School | Primary | 2–7 | Outstanding (September 2023) | yes | 0.2 miles |
| Hilltop Infant School | Primary | 2–7 | Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding (November 2024) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Hilltop Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Report card (June 2026) |  | 0.3 miles |
| Runwell Community Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Requires improvement; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (December 2024) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Children's Support Service |  | 5–16 | School remains Good (May 2023) |  | 0.8 miles |
| Wickford Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (January 2023) |  | 0.8 miles |
| North Crescent Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Good (April 2024) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| Oakfield Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (July 2024) |  | 1.1 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Runwell Village Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/runwell-village-preschool-ey445639) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Just Imagine...Day Nursery & Out Of School Club](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/just-imagine-day-nursery-and-out-of-school-club-ey395109) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Peter Pan Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/peter-pan-preschool-ey538401) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Zebedee Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/zebedee-pre-school-ey394887) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [One Step Ahead (Essex) Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/one-step-ahead-essex-limited-2827725) |  |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Just Imagine Day Nursery - Wickford Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/just-imagine-day-nursery-wickford-ltd-2605434) | Good |  |  | 1.0 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Rainbow Pre-school Wickford's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Rainbow Pre-school Wickford Good at its inspection on 26 September 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Rainbow Pre-school Wickford take?

Rainbow Pre-school Wickford is registered with Ofsted for up to 32 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Rainbow Pre-school Wickford?

Wickford is the nearest station we know of, 0.7 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Rainbow Pre-school Wickford?

You can call 01268 768100 and visit www.rainbowpre-school.com.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/402297)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Rainbow+Pre-School&query_place_id=ChIJRakRoG3D2EcRmdwk_aHTx1A)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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