# New Ark Play Association

New Ark Play Association is a full-day nursery at New Ark Adventure Playground, Hill Close, Reeves Way, Peterborough, PE1 5LZ, in Newark, Peterborough. It is registered for 40 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in May 2021, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/new-ark-play-association-256791  
Last checked 30 June 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: New Ark Adventure Playground, Hill Close, Reeves Way, Peterborough, PE1 5LZ
- Registered places: 40
- Ofsted URN: 256791

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 12 May 2021, 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/16/256791

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since November 1995 (Reference 256791). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/256791)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 12 May 2021). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/256791)
- Registered places: 40 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/256791)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 26 August 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/463260)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: New Ark Adventure Playground, Hill Close, Reeves Way, Peterborough, PE1 5LZ

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=52.588620,-0.217659

- Park: Woodfield Park, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 miles

© OpenStreetMap contributors, checked 13 November 2026.

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Peterborough there are about 3.1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newark Hill Academy | Primary | 4–11 | Good (September 2023) |  | under 0.1 miles |
| Medeshamstede Academy |  | 4–16 | Quality of education: Requires improvement; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (April 2025) |  | 0.3 miles |
| Lime Academy Parnwell | Primary | 5–11 | Good (March 2022) |  | 0.5 miles |
| St Thomas More Catholic Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (May 2024) |  | 0.5 miles |
| Dogsthorpe Infant School | Primary | 5–7 | School remains Good (November 2023) |  | 0.7 miles |
| Lime Academy Abbotsmede | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (June 2026) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Welland Academy | Primary | 4–11 | Standards maintained (November 2024) |  | 0.7 miles |
| Dogsthorpe Academy | Primary | 7–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (June 2025) |  | 0.8 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Anna-Ca-Soo Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/anna-ca-soo-day-nursery-ey501253) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Stars Day Nurseries Ltd t/a Stars Pre-School Parnwell](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/stars-day-nurseries-ltd-t-a-stars-pre-school-parnwell-ey455314) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Park Lane Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/park-lane-nursery-2717099) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Daisy Chain Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/daisy-chain-day-nursery-ey458018) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Parcs Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/parcs-nursery-256808) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Woodfield Park Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/woodfield-park-pre-school-ey490866) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is New Ark Play Association's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated New Ark Play Association Good at its inspection on 12 May 2021, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can New Ark Play Association take?

New Ark Play Association is registered with Ofsted for up to 40 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to New Ark Play Association?

Peterborough is the nearest station we know of, 1.6 miles away in a straight line.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/256791)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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