# Noah's Ark Day Nursery and Forest School

Noah's Ark Day Nursery and Forest School is a full-day nursery at 78 Sandy Lane, Accrington, BB5 2AN, in Barnfield, Lancashire. It is registered for 50 children.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/noahs-ark-day-nursery-and-forest-school-2835027  
Last checked 30 June 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 78 Sandy Lane, Accrington, BB5 2AN
- Registered places: 50
- Ofsted URN: 2835027

## 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 June 2025 (Reference 2835027). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2835027)
- Inspections on record: None yet. Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2835027)
- Registered places: 50 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2835027)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: 78 Sandy Lane, Accrington, BB5 2AN

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.750089,-2.352037

- Station: Accrington, 0.7 miles
- 9 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Oak Hill Park, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 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 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


## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Anne's and St Joseph's RC Primary School, A Voluntary Academy | Primary | 4–11 | Inadequate (January 2023) |  | under 0.1 miles |
| Accrington Benjamin Hargreaves Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Inadequate (May 2023) |  | 0.2 miles |
| Lee Royd Nursery School | Nursery | 2–4 | School remains Good (June 2024) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Accrington Woodnook Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Requires improvement; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (March 2025) |  | 0.5 miles |
| Accrington Peel Park Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Requires improvement; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (December 2024) |  | 0.5 miles |
| Accrington St John with St Augustine Church of England Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | Good (May 2023) |  | 0.7 miles |
| Accrington St Mary Magdalen's Church of England Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | Report card (January 2026) |  | 0.9 miles |
| Accrington Spring Hill Community Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (July 2026) |  | 1.1 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Marshmallows Accrington Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/marshmallows-accrington-ltd-ey551457) | Good |  | 07:30–18:00 | 0.4 miles |
| [The Magical Kingdom Nursery And Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-magical-kingdom-nursery-and-preschool-ey550673) | Good |  | 07:30–18:00 | 0.5 miles |
| [Partou Little Oaks Day Nursery & Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/partou-little-oaks-day-nursery-and-pre-school-309306) | Good |  | 07:30–18:00 | 0.6 miles |
| [Mi Nursery Meadowbrook](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/mi-nursery-meadowbrook-2891435) |  |  | 07:30–18:00 | 0.8 miles |
| [Tudor House Day Nursery @ Accrington](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/tudor-house-day-nursery-accrington-2579452) | Good |  | 07:30–18:00 | 0.8 miles |
| [Little Brook Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-brook-nursery-2629204) | Good |  | 07:30–18:00 | 0.9 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### How many children can Noah's Ark Day Nursery and Forest School take?

Noah's Ark Day Nursery and Forest School is registered with Ofsted for up to 50 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Noah's Ark Day Nursery and Forest School?

Accrington is the nearest station we know of, 0.7 miles away in a straight line.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2835027)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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