# Ark Foundry Road Nursery School

Ark Foundry Road Nursery School is a full-day nursery at Foundry Road, Stamford, PE9 2PP, in Stamford, Lincolnshire. It is registered for 66 children. It has a Google rating of 4.4 from 9 reviews (October 2026). It is run by Storal Nurseries Limited.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ark-foundry-road-nursery-school-2850797  
Last checked 30 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Foundry Road, Stamford, PE9 2PP
- Registered places: 66
- Phone: 01780 482113
- Website: https://www.storal.com/nursery-school/ark-foundry-road-nursery-school
- Run by: [Storal Nurseries Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/storal-nurseries-limited)
- Ofsted URN: 2850797

## Ofsted and official records

Not yet inspected by Ofsted. The nursery is registered and has not had its first inspection yet.

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since August 2025 (Reference 2850797). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2850797)
- Inspections on record: None yet. Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2850797)
- Registered places: 66 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2850797)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 17 November 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/237946)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Foundry Road, Stamford, PE9 2PP

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=52.651389,-0.486235

- Station: Stamford, 0.4 miles
- 18 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: St Peter's Square, 0.1 miles
- Park: Town Meadows, 0.2 miles
- Park: Burghley Park, 0.5 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 Lincolnshire 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: 4.4 out of 5 from 9 reviews (as of 30 October 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stamford St Gilberts Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (April 2026) |  | under 0.1 miles |
| Stamford Junior School |  | 2–11 |  | yes | 0.4 miles |
| The Bluecoat School | Primary | 2–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (February 2025) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Meadows View School |  | 4–11 |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| St Augustine's Catholic Voluntary Academy | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (January 2025) |  | 0.8 miles |
| Malcolm Sargent Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Standards maintained (December 2024) |  | 0.9 miles |
| St George's Church of England Aided Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (May 2024) |  | 0.9 miles |
| Stamford Welland Academy | Secondary | 11–18 | Report card (May 2026) |  | 0.6 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [The Little Lane Nursery Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-little-lane-nursery-limited-ey492770) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Small Wonders Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/small-wonders-nursery-2718159) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [The Children's Garden Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-childrens-garden-day-nursery-ey459975) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Ark Kesteven Road Nursery School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ark-kesteven-road-nursery-school-2851883) |  |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Acorn Childcare Centre](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/acorn-childcare-centre-ey466379) | Good |  |  | 0.9 miles |
| [The Mulberry Bush Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-mulberry-bush-nursery-2539359) | Good |  |  | 0.9 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### How many children can Ark Foundry Road Nursery School take?

Ark Foundry Road Nursery School is registered with Ofsted for up to 66 children at any one time.

### Who runs Ark Foundry Road Nursery School?

Ark Foundry Road Nursery School is run by Storal Nurseries Limited, which runs 29 nurseries.

### What is the nearest station to Ark Foundry Road Nursery School?

Stamford is the nearest station we know of, 0.4 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Ark Foundry Road Nursery School?

You can call 01780 482113 and visit www.storal.com.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2850797)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 30 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Ark+Foundry+Road+Nursery+School&query_place_id=ChIJMYPE2taLd0gR0y-JnaZQmrU)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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