# Into the Ark Forest School Scarisbrick

Into the Ark Forest School Scarisbrick is a full-day nursery at Dam Wood, Dam Lane, Hall Road, Scarisbrick, L40 9QD, in Hurlston Green, Lancashire. It is registered for 20 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in November 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 14 reviews (October 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/into-the-ark-forest-school-scarisbrick-2645484  
Last checked 31 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Dam Wood, Dam Lane, Hall Road, Scarisbrick, L40 9QD
- Registered places: 20
- Phone: 01704 323003
- Website: http://www.intotheark.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: 2645484

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 28 November 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/16/2645484

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since July 2021 (Reference 2645484). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2645484)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 28 November 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2645484)
- Registered places: 20 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2645484)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Dam Wood, Dam Lane, Hall Road, Scarisbrick, L40 9QD

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.607304,-2.908236

- 2 bus stops within 400 m

NaPTAN, Department for Transport, checked 13 November 2026.

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Lancashire there are about 2.7 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 14 reviews (as of 31 October 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scarisbrick Hall School |  | 0–18 |  | yes | 0.5 miles |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Scarisbrick | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (February 2026) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Scarisbrick St Mark's Church of England Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (January 2023) | yes | 1.4 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Beautiful Beginnings Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/beautiful-beginnings-day-nursery-ey404867) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [First Chapter Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/first-chapter-day-nursery-ey272250) | Good |  |  | 2.3 miles |
| [Portico at West End](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/portico-at-west-end-ey446381) | Good |  |  | 2.3 miles |
| [Asmall Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/asmall-nursery-309219) | Outstanding |  |  | 2.4 miles |
| [Jigsaw Playgroup (Burscough)](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/jigsaw-playgroup-burscough-ey480746) | Good |  |  | 2.6 miles |
| [Discovery Vine Childcare](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/discovery-vine-childcare-ey462556) | Good |  |  | 2.7 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Into the Ark Forest School Scarisbrick's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Into the Ark Forest School Scarisbrick Good at its inspection on 28 November 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Into the Ark Forest School Scarisbrick take?

Into the Ark Forest School Scarisbrick is registered with Ofsted for up to 20 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Into the Ark Forest School Scarisbrick?

Bescar Lane is the nearest station we know of, 1.2 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Into the Ark Forest School Scarisbrick?

You can call 01704 323003 and visit www.intotheark.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2645484)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 31 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Into+the+Ark+Forest+School&query_place_id=ChIJgZRs3I0We0gRUoEGqS_tepY)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.