# The Ark

The Ark is a full-day nursery at Hall Bank, Pontesbury, Shrewsbury, SY5 0RF, in Pontesbury, Shropshire. It is registered for 93 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in August 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 4.6 from 10 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-ark-ey320350  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Hall Bank, Pontesbury, Shrewsbury, SY5 0RF
- Registered places: 93
- Phone: 01743 791540
- Website: https://www.arkchildcare.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: EY320350

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 1 August 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/EY320350

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since March 2006 (Reference EY320350). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY320350)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 1 August 2025). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY320350)
- Registered places: 93 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY320350)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 31 March 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1206899)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Hall Bank, Pontesbury, Shrewsbury, SY5 0RF

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=52.650564,-2.888159

- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 miles

© OpenStreetMap contributors, checked 13 November 2026.

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Shropshire there are about 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: 4.6 out of 5 from 10 reviews (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pontesbury CofE Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Outstanding (February 2025) |  | 0.4 miles |
| Mary Webb School and Science College | Secondary | 11–16 | Good (June 2023) |  | 0.3 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Hillside House Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/hillside-house-nursery-ey489172) | Requires improvement |  |  | 4.4 miles |
| [Hillside House Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/hillside-house-nursery-ey104253) | Report card Jan 2026 |  |  | 4.9 miles |
| [Dorrington Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/dorrington-nursery-ey539101) | Good |  |  | 5.1 miles |
| [Bicton Heath Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bicton-heath-pre-school-224041) | Good |  |  | 5.4 miles |
| [Stargazers Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/stargazers-nursery-ey318145) | Good |  |  | 5.4 miles |
| [Daisy Chain at Mytton Oak](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/daisy-chain-at-mytton-oak-ey360792) | Outstanding |  |  | 5.7 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

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

Ofsted rated The Ark Good at its inspection on 1 August 2025, 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 93 children at any one time.

### How do I contact The Ark?

You can call 01743 791540 and visit www.arkchildcare.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY320350)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=The+Ark+Day+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJqXpXoGsKcEgRcRnLt8d_ycY)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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