# The Ark Association Ltd (1)

The Ark Association Ltd (1) is a full-day nursery at Princess Avenue, Oakham, LE15 6PQ, in Oakham, Rutland. It is registered for 33 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in July 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 1 review (October 2026). It is run by The Ark Association.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-ark-association-ltd-1-ey439880  
Last checked 30 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Princess Avenue, Oakham, LE15 6PQ
- Registered places: 33
- Phone: 01572 755776
- Run by: [The Ark Association](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/the-ark-association)
- Ofsted URN: EY439880

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 28 July 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/EY439880

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since December 2011 (Reference EY439880). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY439880)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 28 July 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY439880)
- Registered places: 33 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY439880)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 29 January 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1153873)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Princess Avenue, Oakham, LE15 6PQ

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=52.669865,-0.739790

- Station: Oakham, 0.3 miles
- 3 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Royce Recreation Ground, under 0.1 miles
- Park: Centenary Field, 0.2 miles
- Park: Cutts Close Park, 0.5 miles
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles

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

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Rutland there are about 2.3 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 30 October 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Catmose Primary | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (January 2023) |  | 0.2 miles |
| Brooke Priory School |  | 2–11 |  | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Brooke Hill Academy | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (March 2024) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Oakham CofE Primary School | Primary | 4–11 |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| English Martyrs' Catholic Voluntary Academy | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (January 2026) |  | 0.8 miles |
| Langham CofE (Controlled) Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (May 2023) |  | 1.5 miles |
| Catmose College | Secondary | 11–16 | Outstanding (March 2024) |  | 0.2 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Scallywags Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/scallywags-day-nursery-ey342919) | Good |  |  | 0.1 miles |
| [Elite Sport Academy Wrap Around](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/elite-sport-academy-wrap-around-2899370) |  |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [The Ark Association Ltd (2)](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-ark-association-ltd-2-ey439865) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Langham Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/langham-nursery-ey563197) | Good |  |  | 1.6 miles |
| [The Day Nursery At Oakham](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-day-nursery-at-oakham-2511579) | Good |  |  | 1.8 miles |
| [Knossington and Somerby Pre School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/knossington-and-somerby-pre-school-ey342911) | Good |  |  | 3.2 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is The Ark Association Ltd (1)'s Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated The Ark Association Ltd (1) Good at its inspection on 28 July 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can The Ark Association Ltd (1) take?

The Ark Association Ltd (1) is registered with Ofsted for up to 33 children at any one time.

### Who runs The Ark Association Ltd (1)?

The Ark Association Ltd (1) is run by The Ark Association, which runs 2 nurseries.

### What is the nearest station to The Ark Association Ltd (1)?

Oakham is the nearest station we know of, 0.3 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact The Ark Association Ltd (1)?

You can call 01572 755776.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY439880)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 30 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Ark+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJx2cOdViAd0gRPy5inUm4l2Y)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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