# The Ark

The Ark is a full-day nursery at 3 Sandhurst Villas, Sandhurst Road, Charlton Kings, CHELTENHAM, GL52 6LJ, in Ryeworth, Gloucestershire. It is registered for 31 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in February 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 1 review (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-ark-2612622  
Last checked 5 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 3 Sandhurst Villas, Sandhurst Road, Charlton Kings, CHELTENHAM, GL52 6LJ
- Registered places: 31
- Phone: 07443 535036
- Website: http://thearknurseries.com/
- Ofsted URN: 2612622

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 22 February 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/16/2612622

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since November 2020 (Reference 2612622). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2612622)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 22 February 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2612622)
- Registered places: 31 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2612622)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: 3 Sandhurst Villas, Sandhurst Road, Charlton Kings, CHELTENHAM, GL52 6LJ

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.887166,-2.049568

- 15 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Hartlebury Way Open Space, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Ewens Farm Play Area, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Beeches Play Area, 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.

In Gloucestershire there are about 2.9 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

- Google: 5.0 out of 5 from 1 review (as of 5 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlton Kings Infants' School | Primary | 3–7 | School remains Good (Improving) (May 2024) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Ashley Manor Preparatory School |  | 1–11 |  | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Glenfall Community Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (July 2023) |  | 0.3 miles |
| Charlton Kings Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | School remains Good (Improving) (October 2023) |  | 0.4 miles |
| Holy Apostles' Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Standards maintained (April 2025) |  | 0.7 miles |
| Battledown School |  | 2–11 | Good (June 2024) | yes | 0.9 miles |
| Naunton Park Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (October 2024) |  | 1.1 miles |
| Berkhampstead School |  | 3–11 |  | yes | 1.1 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Berkhampstead Day Nursery, Charlton Kings](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/berkhampstead-day-nursery-charlton-kings-2822774) |  |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [St Mary's Nursery & Preschool – Charlton Kings](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/st-marys-nursery-and-preschool-charlton-kings-101598) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [The Nursery School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-nursery-school-ey554397) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Ashley Manor Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ashley-manor-nursery-2771647) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Glenfall Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/glenfall-pre-school-511772) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Charlie Bears Childcare Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/charlie-bears-childcare-limited-2721892) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is The Ark's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated The Ark Good at its inspection on 22 February 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can The Ark take?

The Ark is registered with Ofsted for up to 31 children at any one time.

### How do I contact The Ark?

You can call 07443 535036 and visit thearknurseries.com.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2612622)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 5 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=The+Ark+Nursery+and+Pre-School&query_place_id=ChIJBwQCC9AbcUgRKS9znEf-g3o)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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