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Rainhill Community Nursery Catchment Area

Reviewed by the catchment.school editorial team · Last updated 15 March 2026

Rainhill Community Nursery is a local authority nursery nursery school in Prescot, St. Helens , serving pupils aged 2-4, with 54 pupils. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby nursery schools below.

2-4

Age range

54

Pupils

Outstanding

Ofsted 2012

Rainhill Community Nursery Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Rainhill Community Nursery?

The catchment area for Rainhill Community Nursery is the geographic zone St. Helens uses to prioritise admissions when this nursery school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and siblings. St. Helens publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

The catchment area for Rainhill Community Nursery is set by St. Helens and reviewed annually. Children living within the catchment boundary receive priority consideration when applications exceed the number of available places.

The official admissions policy, including the catchment boundary map, is published by St. Helens before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

Find St. Helens catchment area documents →

Rainhill Community Nursery: School Information

Full address
Deepdale Drive, Rainhill, Prescot, L35 4NW
Local authority
St. Helens
School type
Local authority nursery school
Phase of education
Nursery
Age range
2-4 years
DfE URN
131447

Nearest nursery schools by distance

These are the nursery schools closest to Rainhill Community Nursery by straight-line distance, including ones across a town or council boundary. Distance is not the same as being in catchment: always check each school's own admissions policy for its actual boundary.

Frequently Asked Questions: Rainhill Community Nursery

What is the catchment area for Rainhill Community Nursery?

The catchment area for Rainhill Community Nursery is the geographic zone St. Helens uses to prioritise admissions when this nursery school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and siblings. St. Helens publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is Rainhill Community Nursery oversubscribed?

Rainhill Community Nursery has a capacity of N/A places and currently has 54 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with St. Helens.

What is the admissions policy for Rainhill Community Nursery?

Admission to Rainhill Community Nursery is managed by St. Helens. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.

What age range does Rainhill Community Nursery cover?

Rainhill Community Nursery is a nursery school in Prescot, St. Helens, serving pupils aged 2-4. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Rainhill Community Nursery?

Rainhill Community Nursery was rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2012. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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