# The Rainbow Montessori Nursery School

The Rainbow Montessori Nursery School is a sessional pre-school at The Lynch, Winscombe, BS25 1AR, in Winscombe, North Somerset. It is registered for 40 children. It opens 09:00–17:00, Mon–Thu; 09:00–16:30, Fri. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in October 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 8 reviews (November 2026). It is run by Abacus Nursery (SW) Ltd.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-rainbow-montessori-nursery-school-2659113  
Last checked 13 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: The Lynch, Winscombe, BS25 1AR
- Opening hours: 09:00–17:00, Mon–Thu; 09:00–16:30, Fri
- Registered places: 40
- Phone: 01934 708325
- Website: http://www.winscombemontessori.co.uk/
- Run by: [Abacus Nursery (SW) Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/abacus-nursery-sw-ltd)
- Ofsted URN: 2659113

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 19 October 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/16/2659113

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since September 2021 (Reference 2659113). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2659113)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 19 October 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2659113)
- Registered places: 40 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2659113)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 15 October 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/185431)

## Fees

Fees and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

- Monday to Thursday: 09:00–17:00
- Friday: 09:00–16:30

## Getting there

Address: The Lynch, Winscombe, BS25 1AR

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.311614,-2.833987

- 3 bus stops within 400 m
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles

NaPTAN, Department for Transport, checked 13 November 2026 · © OpenStreetMap contributors, checked 13 November 2026.

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In North Somerset there are about 2.9 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

- Google: 5.0 out of 5 from 8 reviews (as of 13 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Winscombe Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Standards maintained (March 2025) |  | 0.5 miles |
| Sidcot School |  | 3–19 |  | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Shipham Church of England First School | Primary | 2–9 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (October 2024) | yes | 1.6 miles |
| Sandford Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (June 2024) |  | 1.6 miles |
| Banwell Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (March 2026) |  | 1.8 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Future Stars Coaching at Winscombe Primary School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/future-stars-coaching-at-winscombe-primary-school-2835605) |  |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Banwell Buddies](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/banwell-buddies-115232) | Good |  |  | 1.8 miles |
| [Churchill Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/churchill-preschool-115245) | Good |  |  | 2.5 miles |
| [Sports Masters at Churchill](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/sports-masters-at-churchill-2825313) |  |  |  | 2.9 miles |
| [Notting Hill Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/notting-hill-nursery-507987) | Good |  | 08:00–18:00 | 3.3 miles |
| [Cheddar First School Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/cheddar-first-school-nursery-2681801) | Good |  |  | 3.3 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What are The Rainbow Montessori Nursery School's opening hours?

The Rainbow Montessori Nursery School opens 09:00–17:00, Mon–Thu; 09:00–16:30, Fri.

### What is The Rainbow Montessori Nursery School's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated The Rainbow Montessori Nursery School Good at its inspection on 19 October 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can The Rainbow Montessori Nursery School take?

The Rainbow Montessori Nursery School is registered with Ofsted for up to 40 children at any one time.

### Who runs The Rainbow Montessori Nursery School?

The Rainbow Montessori Nursery School is run by Abacus Nursery (SW) Ltd, which runs 2 nurseries.

### How do I contact The Rainbow Montessori Nursery School?

You can call 01934 708325 and visit www.winscombemontessori.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2659113)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 13 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=The+Rainbow+Montessori+Nursery+School&query_place_id=ChIJT7ABSX4dckgR6wg3-z2kNSY)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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