# The Ark Association Ltd (2)

The Ark Association Ltd (2) is a full-day nursery at Oakham C of E Primary School, Burley Road, OAKHAM, LE15 6GY, in Oakham, Rutland. It is registered for 40 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in January 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It is run by The Ark Association.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-ark-association-ltd-2-ey439865  
Last checked 30 June 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Oakham C of E Primary School, Burley Road, OAKHAM, LE15 6GY
- Registered places: 40
- Run by: [The Ark Association](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/the-ark-association)
- Ofsted URN: EY439865

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 22 January 2025, 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/EY439865

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since December 2011 (Reference EY439865). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY439865)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 22 January 2025). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY439865)
- Registered places: 40 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY439865)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 2 February 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1556308)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Oakham C of E Primary School, Burley Road, OAKHAM, LE15 6GY

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=52.673504,-0.724437

- Station: Oakham, 0.4 miles
- 6 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Cutts Close Park, under 0.1 miles
- Park: Oakham Castle, 0.2 miles
- Park: Centenary Field, 0.5 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 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


## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oakham CofE Primary School | Primary | 4–11 |  |  | under 0.1 miles |
| English Martyrs' Catholic Voluntary Academy | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (January 2026) |  | 0.1 miles |
| Brooke Priory School |  | 2–11 |  | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Catmose Primary | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (January 2023) |  | 0.8 miles |
| Brooke Hill Academy | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (March 2024) | yes | 1.0 miles |
| Langham CofE (Controlled) Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (May 2023) |  | 1.6 miles |
| Catmose College | Secondary | 11–16 | Outstanding (March 2024) |  | 0.6 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Scallywags Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/scallywags-day-nursery-ey342919) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [The Ark Association Ltd (1)](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-ark-association-ltd-1-ey439880) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Elite Sport Academy Wrap Around](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/elite-sport-academy-wrap-around-2899370) |  |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [The Day Nursery At Oakham](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-day-nursery-at-oakham-2511579) | Good |  |  | 1.3 miles |
| [Langham Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/langham-nursery-ey563197) | Good |  |  | 1.7 miles |
| [Knossington and Somerby Pre School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/knossington-and-somerby-pre-school-ey342911) | Good |  |  | 3.8 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is The Ark Association Ltd (2)'s Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated The Ark Association Ltd (2) Good at its inspection on 22 January 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can The Ark Association Ltd (2) take?

The Ark Association Ltd (2) is registered with Ofsted for up to 40 children at any one time.

### Who runs The Ark Association Ltd (2)?

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

### What is the nearest station to The Ark Association Ltd (2)?

Oakham is the nearest station we know of, 0.4 miles away in a straight line.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY439865)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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