# Noah's Ark Pre-School

Noah's Ark Pre-School is a sessional pre-school at Caterham Community Church, Coulsdon Road, Caterham, CR3 5NF, in Chaldon, Surrey. It is registered for 26 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in December 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/noahs-ark-pre-school-ey536056  
Last checked 30 June 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: Caterham Community Church, Coulsdon Road, Caterham, CR3 5NF
- Registered places: 26
- Ofsted URN: EY536056

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 19 December 2024, 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/EY536056

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since December 2016 (Reference EY536056). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY536056)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 19 December 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY536056)
- Registered places: 26 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY536056)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Caterham Community Church, Coulsdon Road, Caterham, CR3 5NF

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.287812,-0.098049

- Station: Caterham, 0.9 miles
- 12 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Westway Common, under 0.1 miles
- Park: Town End Recreation Ground, 0.3 miles
- Park: Queens Park, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Caterham Barracks Play Area, 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 Surrey there are about 2.6 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hillcroft Primary School & Nursery | Primary | 2–11 | Outstanding (January 2023) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Essendene Lodge School |  | 2–11 |  | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Audley Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (Improving) (March 2024) |  | 0.7 miles |
| St Francis Catholic Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (October 2021) |  | 0.8 miles |
| St Peter and St Paul Church Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (February 2024) |  | 1.0 miles |
| Oakhyrst Grange School |  | 3–11 |  | yes | 1.1 miles |
| Marden Lodge Primary School and Nursery | Primary | 2–11 | Report card (June 2026) | yes | 1.3 miles |
| Caterham Prep |  | 4–11 |  |  | 1.4 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Hurley Birds Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/hurley-birds-nursery-2832233) |  |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Caterham The Laurels Day Nursery and Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/caterham-the-laurels-day-nursery-and-preschool-ey544935) | Report card Mar 2026 |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Essendene Lodge Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/essendene-lodge-nursery-2859248) |  |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Little Treasures Nursery and Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-treasures-nursery-and-preschool-2763668) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Bright Horizons Caterham Burntwood Lane Day Nursery and Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bright-horizons-caterham-burntwood-lane-day-nursery-and-preschool-ey281897) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Tots' Village Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/tots-village-nursery-ey239159) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.7 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

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

Ofsted rated Noah's Ark Pre-School Good at its inspection on 19 December 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

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

Noah's Ark Pre-School is registered with Ofsted for up to 26 children at any one time.

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

Caterham is the nearest station we know of, 0.9 miles away in a straight line.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY536056)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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