# The Salvation Army Rainbow Pre-School

The Salvation Army Rainbow Pre-School is a sessional pre-school at The Salvation Army, Woodthorpe Road, ASHFORD, TW15 3JY, in Ashford, Surrey. It is registered for 24 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in March 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It is run by The Salvation Army Trustee Company.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-salvation-army-rainbow-pre-school-ey485669  
Last checked 30 June 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: The Salvation Army, Woodthorpe Road, ASHFORD, TW15 3JY
- Registered places: 24
- Run by: [The Salvation Army Trustee Company](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/the-salvation-army-trustee-company)
- Ofsted URN: EY485669

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 23 March 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/EY485669

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since April 2015 (Reference EY485669). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY485669)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 23 March 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY485669)
- Registered places: 24 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY485669)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: The Salvation Army, Woodthorpe Road, ASHFORD, TW15 3JY

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.433903,-0.476050

- Station: Ashford (Surrey), 0.4 miles
- 5 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Fordbridge Park, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Fordbridge Park Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ashford Park Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (February 2024) |  | 0.3 miles |
| Fordway Centre |  | 5–11 | School remains Outstanding (May 2024) |  | 0.4 miles |
| Clarendon Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | School remains Good (November 2023) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| St Michael Catholic Primary School & Nursery | Primary | 2–11 | Outstanding (May 2024) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| Buckland Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (November 2022) |  | 0.9 miles |
| Staines Preparatory School |  | 2–11 |  | yes | 1.1 miles |
| Ashford CofE Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (September 2023) |  | 1.2 miles |
| The Echelford Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (April 2026) |  | 1.2 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Happytots Pre-school](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/happytots-pre-school-2709730) | Good |  | 09:15–15:00 | 0.2 miles |
| [Whizz Kids Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/whizz-kids-pre-school-ey368363) | Report card May 2026 |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Little Stars - Mother & Baby Unit](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-stars-mother-and-baby-unit-ey474454) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Little Dreams Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-dreams-day-nursery-ey446151) | Good |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.6 miles |
| [First Steps Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/first-steps-day-nursery-120034) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Bizzkidz Ashford](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bizzkidz-ashford-ey498135) | Good |  | 08:00–16:00 | 0.8 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is The Salvation Army Rainbow Pre-School's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated The Salvation Army Rainbow Pre-School Good at its inspection on 23 March 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can The Salvation Army Rainbow Pre-School take?

The Salvation Army Rainbow Pre-School is registered with Ofsted for up to 24 children at any one time.

### Who runs The Salvation Army Rainbow Pre-School?

The Salvation Army Rainbow Pre-School is run by The Salvation Army Trustee Company, which runs 6 nurseries.

### What is the nearest station to The Salvation Army Rainbow Pre-School?

Ashford (Surrey) is the nearest station we know of, 0.4 miles away in a straight line.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY485669)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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