# Noah's Ark Christian Pre-School (Buckhurst Hill)

Noah's Ark Christian Pre-School (Buckhurst Hill) is a sessional pre-school at St. Stephens Church Hall, Albert Road, Buckhurst Hill, IG9 6FD, in Buckhurst Hill, Essex. It is registered for 48 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in May 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/noahs-ark-christian-pre-school-buckhurst-hill-ey560717  
Last checked 5 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: St. Stephens Church Hall, Albert Road, Buckhurst Hill, IG9 6FD
- Registered places: 48
- Phone: 07507 790938
- Ofsted URN: EY560717

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 13 May 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/EY560717

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since August 2018 (Reference EY560717). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY560717)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 13 May 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY560717)
- Registered places: 48 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY560717)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: St. Stephens Church Hall, Albert Road, Buckhurst Hill, IG9 6FD

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.627390,0.055647

- Station: Buckhurst Hill, 0.4 miles
- Station: Roding Valley, 0.9 miles
- Station: Loughton, 1.0 miles
- 1 bus stop within 400 m
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.5 miles

NaPTAN, Department for Transport, checked 13 November 2026 · © OpenStreetMap contributors, checked 13 November 2026.

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Essex 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


## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buckhurst Hill Community Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Standards maintained (December 2024) |  | 0.2 miles |
| White Bridge Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (May 2024) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Luxborough Court School |  | 5–19 |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| Daiglen School |  | 3–11 |  | yes | 0.8 miles |
| Loyola Preparatory School |  | 3–11 |  | yes | 0.8 miles |
| St John's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Buckhurst Hill | Primary | 5–11 | School remains Good (June 2022) |  | 1.0 miles |
| Oaklands School |  | 2–11 |  | yes | 1.1 miles |
| Chigwell School |  | 4–18 |  |  | 1.1 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Bright Horizons Chigwell Day Nursery and Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bright-horizons-chigwell-day-nursery-and-preschool-ey385378) | Good |  | 07:30–18:30 | 0.1 miles |
| [N Family Club Buckhurst Hill](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/n-family-club-buckhurst-hill-2857069) |  |  | 07:00–19:00 | 0.4 miles |
| [Purple Lion Day Nursery (Buckhurst Hill)](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/purple-lion-day-nursery-buckhurst-hill-2604023) | Good |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.5 miles |
| [Queens Baby Nursery Children-First.Info](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/queens-baby-nursery-children-first-info-ey481058) | Outstanding |  | 07:30–18:30 | 0.5 miles |
| [Chigwell Day Care And Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/chigwell-day-care-and-preschool-2549308) | Good |  | 07:30–18:30 | 0.7 miles |
| [Queens Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/queens-nursery-ey481056) | Outstanding |  | 07:30–18:30 | 0.8 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Noah's Ark Christian Pre-School (Buckhurst Hill)'s Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Noah's Ark Christian Pre-School (Buckhurst Hill) Good at its inspection on 13 May 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Noah's Ark Christian Pre-School (Buckhurst Hill) take?

Noah's Ark Christian Pre-School (Buckhurst Hill) is registered with Ofsted for up to 48 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Noah's Ark Christian Pre-School (Buckhurst Hill)?

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

### How do I contact Noah's Ark Christian Pre-School (Buckhurst Hill)?

You can call 07507 790938.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY560717)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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