# Noah's Ark Nursery School

Noah's Ark Nursery School is a full-day nursery at The Bristol Huts, Birchington Primary School, Park Lane, Birchington, CT7 0AS, in Birchington, Kent. It is registered for 36 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in November 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 4.4 from 9 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/noahs-ark-nursery-school-127411  
Last checked 5 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: The Bristol Huts, Birchington Primary School, Park Lane, Birchington, CT7 0AS
- Registered places: 36
- Phone: 01843 843135
- Ofsted URN: 127411

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 21 November 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/16/127411

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since August 1996 (Reference 127411). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/127411)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 21 November 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/127411)
- Registered places: 36 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/127411)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 7 November 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1034363)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: The Bristol Huts, Birchington Primary School, Park Lane, Birchington, CT7 0AS

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.371186,1.308627

- Station: Birchington-on-Sea, 0.5 miles
- 7 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Birchington (War Memorial) Recreation Ground, under 0.1 miles
- Park: Quex Park, 0.2 miles
- Park: Crispe Park, 0.3 miles
- Park: Dog Acre, 0.4 miles
- Park: Dog Acre, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Birchington Recreation Play Area, under 0.1 miles

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

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Kent there are about 3.2 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: 4.4 out of 5 from 9 reviews (as of 5 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Birchington Church of England Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (February 2025) |  | under 0.1 miles |
| Maple Haven Ltd |  | 4–18 |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| The Llewellyn School and Nursery |  | 2–25 |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| St Saviour's Church of England Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | School remains Good (October 2023) |  | 1.2 miles |
| St Crispin's Infant School | Primary | 4–7 | Quality of education: Requires improvement; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Requires improvement (January 2025) |  | 1.2 miles |
| King Ethelbert School | Secondary | 11–18 | Good (June 2024) |  | 0.7 miles |
| Ursuline College | Secondary | 11–18 | Good (November 2022) |  | 0.9 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Manor House Kindergarten Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/manor-house-kindergarten-nursery-ey551890) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Butterflies Pre-School Westgate Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/butterflies-pre-school-westgate-limited-ey489770) | Good |  |  | 1.3 miles |
| [Little Wonders Westgate Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-wonders-westgate-ltd-2832632) |  |  |  | 1.4 miles |
| [The Piggybank Day Nursery Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-piggybank-day-nursery-ltd-ey438799) | Outstanding |  |  | 1.5 miles |
| [Monkton Under 5's Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/monkton-under-5s-playgroup-127388) | Good |  |  | 2.5 miles |
| [Bright Start Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bright-start-nursery-ey452173) | Good |  |  | 2.7 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

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

Ofsted rated Noah's Ark Nursery School Good at its inspection on 21 November 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

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

Noah's Ark Nursery School is registered with Ofsted for up to 36 children at any one time.

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

Birchington-on-Sea is the nearest station we know of, 0.5 miles away in a straight line.

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

You can call 01843 843135.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/127411)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 5 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Noah%27s+Ark&query_place_id=ChIJ0QH2h3FN2UcR48W81PO8jJo)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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