# Noahs Ark Pre-School

Noahs Ark Pre-School is a sessional pre-school at St Johns Church Hall, Caudwell Hall Road (North East), Ipswich, IP4 4QE, in California, Suffolk. 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 5.0 from 1 review (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/noahs-ark-pre-school-251580  
Last checked 5 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: St Johns Church Hall, Caudwell Hall Road (North East), Ipswich, IP4 4QE
- Registered places: 36
- Phone: 01473 721252
- Website: https://noahsarkpre-school.my.canva.site/
- Ofsted URN: 251580

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 10 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/16/251580

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since January 1985 (Reference 251580). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/251580)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 10 November 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/251580)
- 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/16/251580)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 1 May 2024). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1652882)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: St Johns Church Hall, Caudwell Hall Road (North East), Ipswich, IP4 4QE

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=52.060549,1.181934

- Station: Derby Road (Ipswich), 0.7 miles
- 12 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Newbury Road Dog Park, 0.5 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Cherry Lane Playground, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 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 Suffolk there are about 3.5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St John's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Ipswich | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (Improving) (February 2024) |  | 0.2 miles |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Ipswich | Primary | 4–11 | Outstanding (March 2024) |  | 0.3 miles |
| Sidegate Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (October 2022) |  | 0.4 miles |
| Clifford Community Primary School & Nursery | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Requires improvement; Behaviour and attitudes: Requires improvement; Personal development: Requires improvement; Leadership and management: Requires improvement (November 2024) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Britannia Primary School and Nursery | Primary | 4–11 | Good (January 2023) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| St Helen's Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (July 2023) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Rose Hill Primary | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (January 2025) |  | 0.7 miles |
| Rushmere Hall Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (Improving) (January 2024) | yes | 0.8 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [St John's Playtime Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/st-johns-playtime-pre-school-251650) | Good |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [St. Marys Preschool Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/st-marys-preschool-playgroup-251658) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Little Acorns Pre School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-acorns-pre-school-251558) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Ipswich Private Kindergarten Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ipswich-private-kindergarten-limited-251762) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Rainbow Bright Day Care](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/rainbow-bright-day-care-251760) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Little Leaders Childcare](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-leaders-childcare-ey433050) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Noahs Ark Pre-School's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Noahs Ark Pre-School Good at its inspection on 10 November 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Noahs Ark Pre-School take?

Noahs Ark Pre-School is registered with Ofsted for up to 36 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Noahs Ark Pre-School?

Derby Road (Ipswich) is the nearest station we know of, 0.7 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Noahs Ark Pre-School?

You can call 01473 721252 and visit noahsarkpre-school.my.canva.site.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/251580)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 5 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Noah%27s+Ark+Pre-School&query_place_id=ChIJswO3zHWf2UcRmSsQUoTl5Pk)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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