# Noah's Ark Preschool

Noah's Ark Preschool is a full-day nursery at The Wooden Classroom, Farrington Road, Paulton, Bristol, BS39 7LW, in Paulton, Bath and North East Somerset. It is registered for 26 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in September 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/noahs-ark-preschool-133056  
Last checked 13 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: The Wooden Classroom, Farrington Road, Paulton, Bristol, BS39 7LW
- Registered places: 26
- Phone: 01761 413529
- Website: http://noahsarkpreschoolpaulton.com/
- Ofsted URN: 133056

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 6 September 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/16/133056

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since December 1997 (Reference 133056). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/133056)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 6 September 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/133056)
- 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/16/133056)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 30 September 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1993816)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: The Wooden Classroom, Farrington Road, Paulton, Bristol, BS39 7LW

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.306367,-2.505923

- 17 bus stops within 400 m
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles

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

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Bath and North East Somerset there are about 3.1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paulton Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Quality of education: Requires improvement; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Requires improvement (March 2025) |  | 0.3 miles |
| Paulton Infant School | Primary | 5–7 | Good (July 2023) |  | 0.3 miles |
| High Littleton CofE VC Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding (January 2025) |  | 1.0 miles |
| Farrington Gurney Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Standards maintained (April 2025) |  | 1.1 miles |
| Longvernal Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Good (February 2023) | yes | 1.6 miles |
| The Universal Farm |  | 4–7 |  |  | 1.6 miles |
| Midsomer Norton Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Report card (March 2026) | yes | 1.7 miles |
| St John's CofE Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | School remains Good (March 2023) | yes | 1.7 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Paper Lane Day Nursery and Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/paper-lane-day-nursery-and-pre-school-2820299) |  |  | 07:30–18:00 | under 0.1 miles |
| [Footsteps Nursery (Paulton)](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/footsteps-nursery-paulton-ey430081) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Little Star Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-star-nursery-ey425701) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Little Lambs Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-lambs-nursery-2871597) |  |  | 08:00–18:00 | 1.0 miles |
| [Little Star Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-star-nursery-ey375318) | Outstanding |  | 08:00–18:00 | 1.3 miles |
| [Hidden Garden Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/hidden-garden-day-nursery-2623875) | Good |  | 07:30–18:00 | 1.6 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

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

Ofsted rated Noah's Ark Preschool Good at its inspection on 6 September 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

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

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

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

You can call 01761 413529 and visit noahsarkpreschoolpaulton.com.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/133056)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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