# Rainbows at Redriff

Rainbows at Redriff is a sessional pre-school at Redriff Primary School, Salter Road, London, SE16 5LQ, in Rotherhithe, Southwark. It is registered for 9 children. Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection in July 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/rainbows-at-redriff-2730168  
Last checked 30 June 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: Redriff Primary School, Salter Road, London, SE16 5LQ
- Registered places: 9
- Ofsted URN: 2730168

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection on 17 July 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

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

Safeguarding effective.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2730168

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since June 2023 (Reference 2730168). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2730168)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 17 July 2025). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2730168)
- Registered places: 9 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2730168)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

Nurseries in Rotherhithe that publish fees charge £82–£103 a day for under-2s (3 nurseries). This is the area's range, not this nursery's.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Redriff Primary School, Salter Road, London, SE16 5LQ

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.501926,-0.036629

- Station: Canada Water, 0.6 miles
- Station: Heron Quays, 0.6 miles, step-free access
- Station: Rotherhithe, 0.7 miles
- 10 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Tommy's Park, under 0.1 miles
- Park: Russia Dock Woodland, under 0.1 miles
- Park: Stave Hill Ecology Park, under 0.1 miles
- Park: Pearsons Park, 0.1 miles
- Park: Durand's Wharf, 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 miles

© OpenStreetMap contributors, checked 13 November 2026 · Powered by TfL Open Data, checked 13 November 2026.

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Southwark there are about 3.1 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


## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Redriff Primary, City of London Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Outstanding (November 2023) | yes | under 0.1 miles |
| St John's Roman Catholic Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding (April 2025) | yes | 0.2 miles |
| Alfred Salter Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (June 2024) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Peter Hills with St Mary's and St Paul's CofE Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (July 2022) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Seven Mills Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (July 2023) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Arnhem Wharf Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (June 2023) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Cyril Jackson Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good (June 2025) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Albion Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (January 2024) | yes | 0.7 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Trinity Childcare](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/trinity-childcare-ey438755) | Good |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.2 miles |
| [Musical Mayhem London CIC - Dockland Settlements](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/musical-mayhem-london-cic-dockland-settlements-2891106) |  |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [The Hive Forest School Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-hive-forest-school-nursery-2819768) | Good | £75 | 09:00–15:30 | 0.2 miles |
| [Hatching Dragons Canada Water](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/hatching-dragons-canada-water-2626709) | Good |  | 07:30–18:30 | 0.3 miles |
| [Galaxy Explorers](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/galaxy-explorers-2592397) | Good | £100 | 07:45–18:30 | 0.3 miles |
| [Playshack](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/playshack-107633) | Good |  | 09:30–12:30 | 0.4 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Rainbows at Redriff's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Rainbows at Redriff Outstanding at its inspection on 17 July 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Rainbows at Redriff take?

Rainbows at Redriff is registered with Ofsted for up to 9 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Rainbows at Redriff?

Canada Water is the nearest station we know of, 0.6 miles away in a straight line.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2730168)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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