# Noah's Ark Preschool

Noah's Ark Preschool is a sessional pre-school at Gracious Street Methodist Church, Chapel Street, KNARESBOROUGH, HG5 8AN, in Knaresborough, North Yorkshire. It is registered for 20 children. Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection in May 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 4.2 from 5 reviews (October 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/noahs-ark-preschool-ey373689  
Last checked 31 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: Gracious Street Methodist Church, Chapel Street, KNARESBOROUGH, HG5 8AN
- Registered places: 20
- Phone: 07842 818176
- Website: http://www.noahsarkpreschool.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: EY373689

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection on 21 May 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

- Quality of education: Outstanding
- Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding
- Personal development: Outstanding
- Leadership and management: Outstanding

Safeguarding effective.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY373689

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since August 2008 (Reference EY373689). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY373689)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 21 May 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY373689)
- Registered places: 20 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY373689)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Gracious Street Methodist Church, Chapel Street, KNARESBOROUGH, HG5 8AN

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=54.007147,-1.465670

- Station: Knaresborough, 0.2 miles
- 13 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Castle Grounds, under 0.1 miles
- Park: Bebra Gardens, 0.1 miles
- Park: High Bridge Gardens, 0.4 miles
- Park: Worlds End Gardens, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.5 miles

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

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

When to apply: https://toddly.co.uk/when-to-apply-for-nursery

## Ratings

- Google: 4.2 out of 5 from 5 reviews (as of 31 October 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Knaresborough St John's Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (February 2024) |  | 0.2 miles |
| St Mary's Primary School Knaresborough, A Voluntary Catholic Academy | Primary | 4–11 | Standards maintained (March 2025) |  | 0.5 miles |
| Aspin Park Academy | Primary | 5–11 | Good (December 2023) |  | 0.6 miles |
| The Forest School |  | 2–16 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (April 2025) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Meadowside Academy | Primary | 4–11 | Good (June 2024) |  | 0.7 miles |
| Springwater Academy |  | 2–19 | Good (June 2022) | yes | 1.3 miles |
| Starbeck Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Good (March 2024) | yes | 1.3 miles |
| Hookstone Chase Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | Standards maintained (November 2024) |  | 1.5 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Manor Early Years Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/manor-early-years-pre-school-ey470817) | Good |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Aspin Park Early Years Group](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/aspin-park-early-years-group-ey500769) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Nippers Nursery (Yorkshire) Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/nippers-nursery-yorkshire-ltd-ey399439) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Scriven Park Pre School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/scriven-park-pre-school-ey430564) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Kids Planet Knaresborough](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kids-planet-knaresborough-2683676) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Red Kite Children's Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/red-kite-childrens-day-nursery-ey383668) | Good |  |  | 1.0 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

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

Ofsted rated Noah's Ark Preschool Outstanding at its inspection on 21 May 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 20 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Noah's Ark Preschool?

Knaresborough is the nearest station we know of, 0.2 miles away in a straight line.

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

You can call 07842 818176 and visit www.noahsarkpreschool.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY373689)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 31 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Noah%27s+Ark+Pre-school&query_place_id=ChIJ8UnPaAxSeUgRyGyLzH88oPs)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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