# NOA's Ark Nursery

NOA's Ark Nursery is a full-day nursery at North Oxfordshire Academy, Drayton Road, Banbury, OX16 0UD, in Drayton, Oxfordshire. It is registered for 53 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in April 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It is run by United Learning Trust.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/noas-ark-nursery-ey481578  
Last checked 30 June 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: North Oxfordshire Academy, Drayton Road, Banbury, OX16 0UD
- Registered places: 53
- Run by: [United Learning Trust](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/united-learning-trust)
- Ofsted URN: EY481578

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 19 April 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/EY481578

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since October 2014 (Reference EY481578). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY481578)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 19 April 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY481578)
- Registered places: 53 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY481578)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: North Oxfordshire Academy, Drayton Road, Banbury, OX16 0UD

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=52.071807,-1.367046

- 8 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Trinity Park, 0.1 miles
- Park: Centre Green, 0.3 miles
- Park: Sandford Green, 0.3 miles
- Park: Sussex Road Park, 0.4 miles
- Park: Hardwick Park, 0.5 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.1 miles

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

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Oxfordshire there are about 3.2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| William Morris Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Standards maintained (July 2025) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Hardwick Primary School and Nursery | Primary | 2–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (September 2024) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Hill View Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (June 2026) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Banbury | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (May 2025) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| Orchard Fields Community School | Primary | 2–11 | Improved significantly (November 2024) | yes | 1.0 miles |
| Hanwell Fields Community School | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good (January 2025) | yes | 1.0 miles |
| Frank Wise School |  | 2–19 | Standards maintained (November 2024) | yes | 1.1 miles |
| St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Banbury | Primary | 3–11 | Good (March 2022) | yes | 1.3 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Little Dorothys Childcare](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-dorothys-childcare-2848406) |  |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [The Sunshine Centre](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-sunshine-centre-ey338625) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Hobby Horse Children's Centre](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/hobby-horse-childrens-centre-133593) | Good |  |  | 1.2 miles |
| [St Mary's Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/st-marys-playgroup-133606) | Good |  |  | 1.4 miles |
| [Smart Tots Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/smart-tots-day-nursery-ey375472) | Good |  |  | 1.4 miles |
| [Child First Banbury Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/child-first-banbury-nursery-2579605) | Report card Jan 2026 |  |  | 1.4 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is NOA's Ark Nursery's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated NOA's Ark Nursery Good at its inspection on 19 April 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can NOA's Ark Nursery take?

NOA's Ark Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 53 children at any one time.

### Who runs NOA's Ark Nursery?

NOA's Ark Nursery is run by United Learning Trust, which runs 2 nurseries.

### What is the nearest station to NOA's Ark Nursery?

Banbury is the nearest station we know of, 1.8 miles away in a straight line.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY481578)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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