# The Rainbow Centre (Marham)

The Rainbow Centre (Marham) is a full-day nursery at Elm Road, Upper Marham, KING'S LYNN, PE33 9NF, in Marham, Norfolk. It is registered for 186 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in January 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-rainbow-centre-marham-ey383623  
Last checked 5 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Elm Road, Upper Marham, KING'S LYNN, PE33 9NF
- Registered places: 186
- Phone: 01366 328088
- Ofsted URN: EY383623

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 14 January 2025, 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/EY383623

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since February 2009 (Reference EY383623). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY383623)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 14 January 2025). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY383623)
- Registered places: 186 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY383623)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Elm Road, Upper Marham, KING'S LYNN, PE33 9NF

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=52.655535,0.538536

- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles

© OpenStreetMap contributors, checked 13 November 2026.

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Norfolk there are about 3.9 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cherry Tree Academy Trust Marham Infant | Primary | 5–7 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (June 2025) |  | 0.1 miles |
| Cherry Tree Academy Trust Marham Junior | Primary | 7–11 | School remains Good (March 2023) |  | 0.5 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Marham Village Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/marham-village-pre-school-ey537773) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [West Acre Montessori School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/west-acre-montessori-school-254343) | Outstanding |  |  | 4.7 miles |
| [Buttercups Pre-School Cio](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/buttercups-pre-school-cio-ey542084) | Good |  |  | 5.9 miles |
| [Gaytongoslings Daycare Centre](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/gaytongoslings-daycare-centre-2695936) | Good |  |  | 6.1 miles |
| [Little Oaks Pre School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-oaks-pre-school-ey246821) | Good |  |  | 6.1 miles |
| [Watlington Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/watlington-preschool-ey433017) | Good |  |  | 6.2 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is The Rainbow Centre (Marham)'s Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated The Rainbow Centre (Marham) Good at its inspection on 14 January 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can The Rainbow Centre (Marham) take?

The Rainbow Centre (Marham) is registered with Ofsted for up to 186 children at any one time.

### How do I contact The Rainbow Centre (Marham)?

You can call 01366 328088.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY383623)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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