# Sarah's Ark Ltd

Sarah's Ark Ltd is a full-day nursery at Hollands Farmhouse, Wigan Road, Leyland, PR25 5UD, in Clayton-le-Woods, Lancashire. It is registered for 41 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in May 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/sarahs-ark-ltd-ey294449  
Last checked 30 June 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Hollands Farmhouse, Wigan Road, Leyland, PR25 5UD
- Registered places: 41
- Ofsted URN: EY294449

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 25 May 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/EY294449

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since October 2004 (Reference EY294449). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY294449)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 25 May 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY294449)
- Registered places: 41 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY294449)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 10 September 2024). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/42639)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Hollands Farmhouse, Wigan Road, Leyland, PR25 5UD

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.690598,-2.674817

- Station: Leyland, 0.8 miles
- 5 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Strawberry Valley Park, 0.3 miles
- Park: Village Park, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 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 Lancashire there are about 2.7 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lancaster Lane Primary and Pre-School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (April 2023) |  | 0.3 miles |
| Leyland Methodist Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Good (November 2021) |  | 0.5 miles |
| Leyland Methodist Infant School | Primary | 4–7 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (May 2025) |  | 0.5 miles |
| St Catherine's Catholic Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | Good (May 2023) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Farington Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | Good (January 2024) |  | 0.9 miles |
| Lever House Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (March 2023) |  | 1.0 miles |
| Woodlea Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | School remains Good (March 2023) |  | 1.1 miles |
| Leyland St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (June 2024) | yes | 1.1 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Teddy Towers](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/teddy-towers-ey501278) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Tiddlywinks Pre-School (Leyland) Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/tiddlywinks-pre-school-leyland-ltd-ey452428) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [St Catherine's Independent Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/st-catherines-independent-nursery-ey488889) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Happy House Preschool & Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/happy-house-preschool-and-nursery-309328) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Orchard House Nursery School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/orchard-house-nursery-school-ey396916) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Small World Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/small-world-nursery-2812905) | Report card Jan 2026 |  |  | 0.8 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Sarah's Ark Ltd's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Sarah's Ark Ltd Good at its inspection on 25 May 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Sarah's Ark Ltd take?

Sarah's Ark Ltd is registered with Ofsted for up to 41 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Sarah's Ark Ltd?

Leyland is the nearest station we know of, 0.8 miles away in a straight line.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY294449)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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