# Noahs Ark Pre School

Noahs Ark Pre School is a sessional pre-school at Robertson Barracks, Swanton Morley, Dereham, NR20 4TX, in Lincoln, Norfolk. It is registered for 55 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in January 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/noahs-ark-pre-school-ey220790  
Last checked 31 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: Robertson Barracks, Swanton Morley, Dereham, NR20 4TX
- Registered places: 55
- Phone: 07599 774335
- Website: https://www.noahsarkpreschoolnorfolk.org/
- Ofsted URN: EY220790

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 11 January 2023, 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/EY220790

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since July 2002 (Reference EY220790). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY220790)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 11 January 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY220790)
- Registered places: 55 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY220790)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Robertson Barracks, Swanton Morley, Dereham, NR20 4TX

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=52.725871,0.974729

- Playground: Playground, 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles

© OpenStreetMap contributors, checked 13 November 2026.

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Norfolk there are about 3.9 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Swanton Morley VC Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Standards maintained (December 2024) |  | 0.8 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Little Swans](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-swans-ey293252) | Good |  |  | 1.1 miles |
| [Natures Nook Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/natures-nook-day-nursery-2875958) |  |  |  | 2.1 miles |
| [Beetley And District Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/beetley-and-district-preschool-2526241) | Good |  |  | 2.1 miles |
| [Scribbles Pre-School Bawdeswell](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/scribbles-pre-school-bawdeswell-ey488372) | Good |  |  | 2.6 miles |
| [Kings Park Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kings-park-pre-school-257907) | Good |  |  | 3.2 miles |
| [East Dereham Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/east-dereham-day-nursery-ey403721) | Good |  |  | 3.3 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

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

Ofsted rated Noahs Ark Pre School Good at its inspection on 11 January 2023, 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 55 children at any one time.

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

You can call 07599 774335 and visit www.noahsarkpreschoolnorfolk.org.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY220790)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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