# The Ark at Wellin Lane Pre-School

The Ark at Wellin Lane Pre-School is a full-day nursery at 13 - 15 Wellin Lane, Edwalton, Nottinghamshire, NG12 4AS, in Edwalton, Nottinghamshire. It is registered for 30 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/the-ark-at-wellin-lane-pre-school-2627934  
Last checked 30 June 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 13 - 15 Wellin Lane, Edwalton, Nottinghamshire, NG12 4AS
- Registered places: 30
- Ofsted URN: 2627934

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 22 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/16/2627934

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since April 2021 (Reference 2627934). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2627934)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 22 May 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2627934)
- Registered places: 30 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2627934)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: 13 - 15 Wellin Lane, Edwalton, Nottinghamshire, NG12 4AS

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=52.913035,-1.109989

- 6 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Miss Machin's Field, 0.2 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 Nottinghamshire there are about 3.2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edwalton Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | Standards maintained (April 2025) |  | 0.2 miles |
| Rosecliffe Spencer Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Good (June 2023) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Pierrepont Gamston Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (June 2026) |  | 0.8 miles |
| St Edmund Campion Catholic Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (July 2023) | yes | 0.9 miles |
| Jesse Gray Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (May 2026) |  | 0.9 miles |
| Abbey Road Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (October 2023) |  | 1.0 miles |
| Tollerton Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | Good (February 2023) |  | 1.0 miles |
| West Bridgford Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Report card (May 2026) |  | 1.0 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Willow Childcare & Training](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/willow-childcare-and-training-ey545282) | Outstanding |  |  | under 0.1 miles |
| [Grosvenor House Day Nursery And Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/grosvenor-house-day-nursery-and-pre-school-ey484837) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Edwalton Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/edwalton-day-nursery-253393) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Paper Moon Nurseries](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/paper-moon-nurseries-253395) | Good |  |  | 0.9 miles |
| [Busy Bees at Edwalton](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/busy-bees-at-edwalton-2644400) | Good |  |  | 0.9 miles |
| [Willow Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/willow-pre-school-ey434993) | Good |  |  | 1.0 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is The Ark at Wellin Lane Pre-School's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated The Ark at Wellin Lane Pre-School Good at its inspection on 22 May 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can The Ark at Wellin Lane Pre-School take?

The Ark at Wellin Lane Pre-School is registered with Ofsted for up to 30 children at any one time.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2627934)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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