# Rainbow's End Montessori School

Rainbow's End Montessori School is a full-day nursery at Parley First School, Glenmoor Road, West Parley, FERNDOWN, BH22 8QE, in Ferndown, Dorset. It is registered for 27 children. Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection in June 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/rainbows-end-montessori-school-ey344005  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Parley First School, Glenmoor Road, West Parley, FERNDOWN, BH22 8QE
- Registered places: 27
- Phone: 01202 897677
- Website: http://www.rainbowsendmontessori.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: EY344005

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection on 24 June 2024, 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/EY344005

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since December 2006 (Reference EY344005). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY344005)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 24 June 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY344005)
- Registered places: 27 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY344005)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 26 September 2023). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1598446)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Parley First School, Glenmoor Road, West Parley, FERNDOWN, BH22 8QE

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=50.792823,-1.892768

- 4 bus stops within 400 m
- Playground: Casterbridge Road Play Area, 0.3 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 Dorset there are about 2.8 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parley First School | Primary | 4–9 | Good (July 2023) |  | under 0.1 miles |
| Ferndown First School | Primary | 4–9 | School remains Good (November 2023) |  | 0.7 miles |
| Hampreston Church of England Voluntary Aided First School | Primary | 5–9 |  |  | 1.4 miles |
| Portfield School |  | 4–19 | Standards maintained (November 2024) |  | 1.5 miles |
| Kinson Academy | Primary | 4–11 | Good (May 2022) |  | 1.8 miles |
| Ferndown Middle School | Middle deemed secondary | 9–13 | School remains Good (June 2023) |  | 0.7 miles |
| Ferndown Upper School | Secondary | 13–19 | Report card (March 2026) |  | 1.0 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Ferndown Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ferndown-day-nursery-2660806) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Muddy Munchkins Forest Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/muddy-munchkins-forest-nursery-ey562917) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [The Caterpillar Club](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-caterpillar-club-144322) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Parley Community Pre School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/parley-community-pre-school-2753960) | Report card Nov 2025 |  |  | 1.0 miles |
| [Hopscotch Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/hopscotch-preschool-ey481518) | Good |  |  | 1.2 miles |
| [Mighty Oaks Day Nursery & Pre School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/mighty-oaks-day-nursery-and-pre-school-ey550343) | Good |  |  | 1.6 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Rainbow's End Montessori School's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Rainbow's End Montessori School Outstanding at its inspection on 24 June 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Rainbow's End Montessori School take?

Rainbow's End Montessori School is registered with Ofsted for up to 27 children at any one time.

### How do I contact Rainbow's End Montessori School?

You can call 01202 897677 and visit www.rainbowsendmontessori.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY344005)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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