# The Ark Nursery

The Ark Nursery is a sessional pre-school at The Ark Centre, Rutland Avenue, HIGH WYCOMBE, HP12 3JQ, in Sands, Buckinghamshire. It is registered for 50 children.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-ark-nursery-2885341  
Last checked 30 June 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: The Ark Centre, Rutland Avenue, HIGH WYCOMBE, HP12 3JQ
- Registered places: 50
- Ofsted URN: 2885341

## Ofsted and official records

Not yet inspected by Ofsted. The nursery is registered and has not had its first inspection yet.

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since April 2026 (Reference 2885341). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2885341)
- Inspections on record: None yet. Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2885341)
- Registered places: 50 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2885341)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 2 June 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1997106)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: The Ark Centre, Rutland Avenue, HIGH WYCOMBE, HP12 3JQ

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.627854,-0.779707

- 10 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Round Wood, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Vanguard Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 miles

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

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Buckinghamshire there are about 2.6 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Castlefield School | Primary | 2–11 | School remains Good (May 2024) | yes | 0.2 miles |
| Booker Hill Primary School & Nursery | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (November 2023) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Oakridge School | Primary | 2–11 | Good (March 2022) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Chiltern Wood School |  | 3–19 | School remains Good (May 2024) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Millbrook Combined School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (March 2026) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Chepping View Primary Academy | Primary | 4–11 | Outstanding (June 2024) |  | 0.9 miles |
| High Wycombe Church of England Combined School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (April 2023) |  | 1.0 miles |
| The Disraeli School | Primary | 2–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding (November 2024) | yes | 1.1 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Aflah Nursery, High Wycombe](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/aflah-nursery-high-wycombe-ey539874) | Good |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [The Sandcastle Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-sandcastle-nursery-ey427490) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Cherrygrove Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/cherrygrove-nursery-ey267900) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [First Steps First Wycombe](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/first-steps-first-wycombe-2852652) |  |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Kite Ridge](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kite-ridge-ey496810) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Tot Town Nursery Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/tot-town-nursery-ltd-116697) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### How many children can The Ark Nursery take?

The Ark Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 50 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to The Ark Nursery?

High Wycombe is the nearest station we know of, 1.5 miles away in a straight line.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2885341)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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