# The Ark at Waddington

The Ark at Waddington is a sessional pre-school at Village Hall, Mere Road, Waddington, LINCOLN, LN5 9NX, in Waddington, Lincolnshire. It is registered for 36 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in May 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 6 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-ark-at-waddington-2660835  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: Village Hall, Mere Road, Waddington, LINCOLN, LN5 9NX
- Registered places: 36
- Phone: 07891 807113
- Website: http://www.thearkatwaddington.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: 2660835

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 13 May 2024, 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/16/2660835

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since November 2021 (Reference 2660835). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2660835)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 13 May 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2660835)
- Registered places: 36 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2660835)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 29 September 2010). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/295991)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Village Hall, Mere Road, Waddington, LINCOLN, LN5 9NX

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.165957,-0.535455

- 4 bus stops within 400 m
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 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 Lincolnshire 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 6 reviews (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waddington All Saints Academy | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding (June 2025) |  | 0.1 miles |
| Waddington Redwood Primary Academy | Primary | 5–11 | School remains Good (January 2023) |  | 1.4 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Children's Links - RAF Waddington](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/childrens-links-raf-waddington-2783793) | Report card Mar 2026 |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Rainbow Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/rainbow-day-nursery-2597821) | Good |  |  | 1.4 miles |
| [Yellow Brick Road, Bracebridge Heath](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/yellow-brick-road-bracebridge-heath-2549677) | Outstanding |  |  | 1.8 miles |
| [Bracebridge Heath Preschool & Nursery CIO](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bracebridge-heath-preschool-and-nursery-cio-2826158) |  |  |  | 2.1 miles |
| [Park School Day Nursery Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/park-school-day-nursery-ltd-ey537524) | Good |  |  | 2.3 miles |
| [Yellow Brick Road, North Hykeham](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/yellow-brick-road-north-hykeham-2902504) |  |  |  | 2.5 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

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

Ofsted rated The Ark at Waddington Good at its inspection on 13 May 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can The Ark at Waddington take?

The Ark at Waddington is registered with Ofsted for up to 36 children at any one time.

### How do I contact The Ark at Waddington?

You can call 07891 807113 and visit www.thearkatwaddington.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2660835)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=The+Ark+at+Waddington&query_place_id=ChIJcSKAUNpFeEgRH0QOec7fhVU)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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