# Noah's Ark Day Nursery

Noah's Ark Day Nursery is a full-day nursery at Lowford Community Centre, Portsmouth Road, Bursledon, SOUTHAMPTON, SO31 8ES, in Lowford, Hampshire. It is registered for 42 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in May 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 4.0 from 4 reviews (October 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/noahs-ark-day-nursery-ey547465  
Last checked 30 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Lowford Community Centre, Portsmouth Road, Bursledon, SOUTHAMPTON, SO31 8ES
- Registered places: 42
- Phone: 023 8040 2388
- Website: https://www.noahsarkdaynursery.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: EY547465

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 18 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/EY547465

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since June 2017 (Reference EY547465). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY547465)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 18 May 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY547465)
- Registered places: 42 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY547465)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 14 February 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1046446)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Lowford Community Centre, Portsmouth Road, Bursledon, SOUTHAMPTON, SO31 8ES

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=50.889682,-1.316790

- Station: Bursledon, 0.7 miles
- 6 bus stops within 400 m
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: MUGA, 0.3 miles

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

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Hampshire 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: 4.0 out of 5 from 4 reviews (as of 30 October 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bursledon Junior School(CA) | Primary | 7–11 | Good (November 2022) |  | 0.2 miles |
| Bursledon Church of England Infant School | Primary | 5–7 | School remains Good (July 2022) |  | 0.3 miles |
| Hightown Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Good (November 2023) | yes | 1.1 miles |
| Valentine Primary School & Nursery | Primary | 0–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (May 2025) | yes | 1.2 miles |
| Kings Copse Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (March 2024) |  | 1.4 miles |
| Netley Abbey Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | School remains Good (May 2023) |  | 1.6 miles |
| Netley Abbey Infant School | Primary | 5–7 | School remains Good (January 2023) |  | 1.6 miles |
| Springwell School |  | 4–11 | School remains Outstanding (June 2023) |  | 1.6 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Dragonflies Early Years](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/dragonflies-early-years-2588069) | Good |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Longoak Pre-school](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/longoak-pre-school-ey252060) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Woodberry Day Nursery and Preschool-Sholing](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/woodberry-day-nursery-and-preschool-sholing-2710813) | Good |  |  | 0.9 miles |
| [Piglets Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/piglets-day-nursery-511331) | Good |  |  | 0.9 miles |
| [Paint Pots Preschool & Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/paint-pots-preschool-and-nursery-ey283566) | Good |  |  | 1.1 miles |
| [Smiles Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/smiles-pre-school-110034) | Good |  |  | 1.1 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Noah's Ark Day Nursery's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Noah's Ark Day Nursery Good at its inspection on 18 May 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

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

Noah's Ark Day Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 42 children at any one time.

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

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

### How do I contact Noah's Ark Day Nursery?

You can call 023 8040 2388 and visit www.noahsarkdaynursery.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY547465)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 30 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Noah%27s+Ark+Day+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJ_-EbxDdxdEgRMkqaLRhY9KU)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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