# Arksey Willows

Arksey Willows is a sessional pre-school at Arksey Primary School, Ings Way, Doncaster, DN5 0TE, in Arksey, Doncaster. It is registered for 24 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in October 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/arksey-willows-ey480882  
Last checked 5 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: Arksey Primary School, Ings Way, Doncaster, DN5 0TE
- Registered places: 24
- Phone: 07855 047205
- Website: https://www.arkseywillows.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: EY480882

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 5 October 2022, 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/EY480882

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since August 2014 (Reference EY480882). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY480882)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 5 October 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY480882)
- 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/EY480882)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Arksey Primary School, Ings Way, Doncaster, DN5 0TE

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.552516,-1.126346

- 9 bus stops within 400 m
- 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 Doncaster there are about 4.4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arksey Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (May 2026) |  | under 0.1 miles |
| Bentley New Village Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Requires improvement; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Requires improvement (October 2024) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (April 2026) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Bentley High Street Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding (October 2024) | yes | 1.1 miles |
| Kingfisher Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Standards maintained (April 2025) | yes | 1.3 miles |
| Park Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (January 2024) | yes | 1.4 miles |
| Toll Bar Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Requires improvement; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Requires improvement (July 2025) | yes | 1.5 miles |
| Kirkby Avenue Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (June 2025) | yes | 1.5 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Smiley Faces Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/smiley-faces-nursery-ey547593) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Little Einsteins Day Nursery Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-einsteins-day-nursery-ltd-ey335379) | Report card Jan 2026 |  |  | 1.4 miles |
| [St Aidans Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/st-aidans-day-nursery-ey398353) | Good |  |  | 1.5 miles |
| [Bridget's Bambinos Day Nursery Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bridgets-bambinos-day-nursery-limited-2658608) | Good |  |  | 1.7 miles |
| [Danum Daisies Daycare Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/danum-daisies-daycare-limited-ey479055) | Good |  |  | 1.8 miles |
| [Clever Clogs Day Nursery Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/clever-clogs-day-nursery-ltd-ey420311) | Good |  |  | 1.8 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Arksey Willows's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Arksey Willows Good at its inspection on 5 October 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Arksey Willows take?

Arksey Willows is registered with Ofsted for up to 24 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Arksey Willows?

Bentley (S Yorks) is the nearest station we know of, 1.2 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Arksey Willows?

You can call 07855 047205 and visit www.arkseywillows.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY480882)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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