# Noah's Ark Playgroup

Noah's Ark Playgroup is a full-day nursery at Holy Trinity Church, Church Hill, Kimberley, Nottingham, NG16 2HY, in Kimberley, Nottinghamshire. It is registered for 32 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in February 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 1 review (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/noahs-ark-playgroup-253124  
Last checked 5 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Holy Trinity Church, Church Hill, Kimberley, Nottingham, NG16 2HY
- Registered places: 32
- Phone: 07816 465633
- Website: http://noahsark-kimberley.org.uk/
- Ofsted URN: 253124

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 22 February 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/16/253124

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since January 1994 (Reference 253124). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/253124)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 22 February 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/253124)
- Registered places: 32 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/253124)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Holy Trinity Church, Church Hill, Kimberley, Nottingham, NG16 2HY

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=52.997961,-1.261553

- 9 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Hall Om Wong Open Space, 0.1 miles
- Park: Watnall Green, 0.5 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Stag Park 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 Nottinghamshire 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: 5.0 out of 5 from 1 review (as of 5 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hollywell Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | School remains Good (June 2023) |  | 0.3 miles |
| Kimberley Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (September 2022) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Gilthill Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (September 2022) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Larkfields Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Good (December 2023) |  | 0.8 miles |
| Larkfields Infant School | Primary | 5–7 | School remains Good (March 2023) |  | 0.8 miles |
| Awsworth Primary and Nursery School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (November 2022) | yes | 1.1 miles |
| Mornington Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (July 2022) |  | 1.6 miles |
| Greasley Beauvale Primary and Nursery School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (January 2026) | yes | 1.6 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Kimberley Pre-School Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kimberley-pre-school-playgroup-253151) | Good |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Little Oaks Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-oaks-nursery-2827466) |  |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Cherubs Kimberley](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/cherubs-kimberley-ey491327) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Watnall Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/watnall-preschool-253148) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Awsworth Schoolhouse Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/awsworth-schoolhouse-day-nursery-ey357100) | Good |  |  | 1.1 miles |
| [Phoenix Park Nursery Giltbrook](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/phoenix-park-nursery-giltbrook-2685893) | Good |  |  | 1.1 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Noah's Ark Playgroup's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Noah's Ark Playgroup Good at its inspection on 22 February 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Noah's Ark Playgroup take?

Noah's Ark Playgroup is registered with Ofsted for up to 32 children at any one time.

### How do I contact Noah's Ark Playgroup?

You can call 07816 465633 and visit noahsark-kimberley.org.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/253124)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 5 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Noahs+Ark+Pre-School+Playgroup&query_place_id=ChIJ045f9gjreUgRYXkFvb-0QYI)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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