# Rainbows Preschool and Nursery

Rainbows Preschool and Nursery is a sessional pre-school at Hersham Youth Trust, Arch Road, Hersham, Walton-on-Thames, KT12 4QT, in Rydens, Surrey. It is registered for 44 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in July 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/rainbows-preschool-and-nursery-2702178  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: Hersham Youth Trust, Arch Road, Hersham, Walton-on-Thames, KT12 4QT
- Registered places: 44
- Phone: 07598 159248
- Ofsted URN: 2702178

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 3 July 2023, 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/16/2702178

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since August 2022 (Reference 2702178). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2702178)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 3 July 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2702178)
- Registered places: 44 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2702178)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Hersham Youth Trust, Arch Road, Hersham, Walton-on-Thames, KT12 4QT

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.375152,-0.393660

- Station: Hersham, 0.2 miles
- Station: Walton-on-Thames, 0.9 miles
- 6 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Hersham Recreation Ground, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 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 Surrey there are about 2.6 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cardinal Newman Catholic Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (March 2024) |  | under 0.1 miles |
| Bell Farm Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 |  | yes | 0.4 miles |
| The Danesfield Manor School |  | 2–11 |  | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Walton Oak Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (July 2023) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Burhill Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (January 2023) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| Ashley Park School |  | 5–19 |  |  | 0.9 miles |
| Ashley Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (March 2024) |  | 1.2 miles |
| Cranmere Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (July 2025) | yes | 1.3 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Little Limes Day Care and Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-limes-day-care-and-preschool-2904368) |  |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Toad Hall Nursery Felcott Road](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/toad-hall-nursery-felcott-road-ey225251) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Danesfield Manor School & Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/danesfield-manor-school-and-nursery-2868866) |  |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [The Nest](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-nest-ey479692) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Burwood Preschool CIO](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/burwood-preschool-cio-ey496653) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Lilliput Childrens Centre](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/lilliput-childrens-centre-2724277) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Rainbows Preschool and Nursery's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Rainbows Preschool and Nursery Good at its inspection on 3 July 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Rainbows Preschool and Nursery take?

Rainbows Preschool and Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 44 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Rainbows Preschool and Nursery?

Hersham is the nearest station we know of, 0.2 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Rainbows Preschool and Nursery?

You can call 07598 159248.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2702178)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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