# Rainbows Childcare, Hungerford

Rainbows Childcare, Hungerford is a full-day nursery at John O'Gaunt School, Priory Road, Hungerford, RG17 0AN, in Hungerford, West Berkshire. It is registered for 45 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in July 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/rainbows-childcare-hungerford-ey537553  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: John O'Gaunt School, Priory Road, Hungerford, RG17 0AN
- Registered places: 45
- Phone: 01488 683545
- Website: http://www.rainbowschildcare.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: EY537553

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 2 July 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/EY537553

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since August 2016 (Reference EY537553). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY537553)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 2 July 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY537553)
- Registered places: 45 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY537553)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 22 September 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1137717)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: John O'Gaunt School, Priory Road, Hungerford, RG17 0AN

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.405188,-1.514776

- Station: Hungerford, 0.7 miles
- 7 bus stops within 400 m
- Playground: Bulpit Lane Park, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 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.

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


## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hungerford Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Standards maintained (June 2025) |  | 0.4 miles |
| Hungerford Nursery School Centre for Children | Nursery | 2–4 | Report card (April 2026) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| Oaklands School |  | 5–16 |  |  | 1.1 miles |
| John O'Gaunt School | Secondary | 11–16 | Quality of education: Requires improvement; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (January 2025) |  | under 0.1 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Stepping Stones South Hills Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/stepping-stones-south-hills-nursery-2571726) | Good |  |  | 2.1 miles |
| [Inkspots Early Years](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/inkspots-early-years-ey314237) | Good |  |  | 2.6 miles |
| [Kintbury Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kintbury-pre-school-ey349727) | Requires improvement |  |  | 3.0 miles |
| [Springburn Childcare](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/springburn-childcare-ey558338) | Good |  |  | 3.9 miles |
| [Ramsbury Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ramsbury-pre-school-ey559595) | Outstanding |  |  | 4.8 miles |
| [Great Shefford Under Fives](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/great-shefford-under-fives-507899) | Outstanding |  |  | 5.7 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Rainbows Childcare, Hungerford's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Rainbows Childcare, Hungerford Good at its inspection on 2 July 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Rainbows Childcare, Hungerford take?

Rainbows Childcare, Hungerford is registered with Ofsted for up to 45 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Rainbows Childcare, Hungerford?

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

### How do I contact Rainbows Childcare, Hungerford?

You can call 01488 683545 and visit www.rainbowschildcare.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY537553)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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