# Scallywags (Medway) Limited

Scallywags (Medway) Limited is a full-day nursery at Playfootball.Net, London Road, Rainham, GILLINGHAM, ME8 7RJ, in Rainham, Medway. It is registered for 104 children. Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection in June 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 4.8 from 17 reviews (October 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/scallywags-medway-limited-ey459674  
Last checked 30 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Playfootball.Net, London Road, Rainham, GILLINGHAM, ME8 7RJ
- Registered places: 104
- Phone: 01634 232300
- Website: http://www.scallywagsmedway.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: EY459674

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection on 7 June 2022, 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/EY459674

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since March 2013 (Reference EY459674). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY459674)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 7 June 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY459674)
- Registered places: 104 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY459674)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Playfootball.Net, London Road, Rainham, GILLINGHAM, ME8 7RJ

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.365886,0.596601

- Station: Rainham (Kent), 0.6 miles
- 6 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Cozenton Park, 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.1 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 Medway there are about 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

- Google: 4.8 out of 5 from 17 reviews (as of 30 October 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thames View Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (May 2023) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| St Margaret's Church of England Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | School remains Good (September 2023) |  | 0.4 miles |
| St Margaret's Infant School | Primary | 3–7 | Improved significantly (May 2025) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| St Thomas of Canterbury RC Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (June 2023) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Twydall Primary School and Nursery | Primary | 3–11 | Good (May 2023) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Miers Court Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (June 2026) |  | 0.8 miles |
| Riverside Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Standards maintained (June 2025) | yes | 1.0 miles |
| Featherby Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Good (June 2022) |  | 1.1 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Sunshine Thames View Pre-School and Out of School Club](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/sunshine-thames-view-pre-school-and-out-of-school-club-ey373803) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Rainbow Pre-School and Out of School Club](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/rainbow-pre-school-and-out-of-school-club-156077) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Busy Bees Day Nursery at Rainham](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/busy-bees-day-nursery-at-rainham-103719) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [The Gillingham Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-gillingham-nursery-ey421060) | Good |  |  | 1.0 miles |
| [Parkwood Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/parkwood-pre-school-ey547831) | Outstanding |  |  | 1.2 miles |
| [1st Friends day nursery and creche Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/1st-friends-day-nursery-and-creche-ltd-ey423311) | Good |  |  | 1.2 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Scallywags (Medway) Limited's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Scallywags (Medway) Limited Outstanding at its inspection on 7 June 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Scallywags (Medway) Limited take?

Scallywags (Medway) Limited is registered with Ofsted for up to 104 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Scallywags (Medway) Limited?

Rainham (Kent) is the nearest station we know of, 0.6 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Scallywags (Medway) Limited?

You can call 01634 232300 and visit www.scallywagsmedway.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY459674)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 30 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Scallywags+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJjzBDdMLS2EcRvTpcuTnFpxw)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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