# Rainbows Playgroup Ltd

Rainbows Playgroup Ltd is a sessional pre-school at St Peter & St Paul's Church Hall, Church Street, Eckington, SHEFFIELD, S21 4BG, in Eckington, Derbyshire. It is registered for 18 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in May 2021, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/rainbows-playgroup-ltd-ey547383  
Last checked 30 June 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: St Peter & St Paul's Church Hall, Church Street, Eckington, SHEFFIELD, S21 4BG
- Registered places: 18
- Ofsted URN: EY547383

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 17 May 2021, 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/EY547383

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since May 2017 (Reference EY547383). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY547383)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 17 May 2021). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY547383)
- Registered places: 18 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY547383)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 22 March 2024). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/965550)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: St Peter & St Paul's Church Hall, Church Street, Eckington, SHEFFIELD, S21 4BG

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.311102,-1.353827

- 12 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Renishaw Park, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Stead Street Play Park, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Stead Street Play Park, 0.4 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 Derbyshire there are about 3.4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Camms CofE (Aided) Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (July 2024) | yes | 0.2 miles |
| Eckington Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Good (March 2024) |  | 0.4 miles |
| Halfway Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Report card (March 2026) |  | 0.9 miles |
| Birk Hill Infant & Nursery School | Primary | 3–7 | Report card (May 2026) | yes | 0.9 miles |
| Mosborough Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Outstanding (December 2023) |  | 1.1 miles |
| Halfway Nursery Infant School | Primary | 3–7 | School remains Good (May 2024) | yes | 1.2 miles |
| Renishaw Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (February 2026) | yes | 1.3 miles |
| Shortbrook Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Good (November 2023) | yes | 1.4 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [The Manor House Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-manor-house-nursery-ey368630) | Good |  |  | under 0.1 miles |
| [Lamb Setts Montessori Nursery School and Out Of School Club](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/lamb-setts-montessori-nursery-school-and-out-of-school-club-ey216890) | Good |  |  | 0.9 miles |
| [Oak Valley Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/oak-valley-day-nursery-ey551208) | Good |  |  | 1.2 miles |
| [Marsh Lane Under 5's](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/marsh-lane-under-5s-206814) | Good |  |  | 1.6 miles |
| [Killamarsh Village Day Nursery And Pre-School Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/killamarsh-village-day-nursery-and-pre-school-limited-ey383579) | Good |  |  | 1.6 miles |
| [Killamarsh Bears Pre-School c/o Killamarsh Sports Centre](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/killamarsh-bears-pre-school-c-o-killamarsh-sports-centre-ey387086) | Good |  |  | 1.8 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Rainbows Playgroup Ltd's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Rainbows Playgroup Ltd Good at its inspection on 17 May 2021, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Rainbows Playgroup Ltd take?

Rainbows Playgroup Ltd is registered with Ofsted for up to 18 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Rainbows Playgroup Ltd?

Halfway is the nearest station we know of, 1.3 miles away in a straight line.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY547383)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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