# The Ark Nursery and Space Out of School Club

The Ark Nursery and Space Out of School Club is a full-day nursery at Dean Hey Farm, Cragg Vale, HEBDEN BRIDGE, HX7 5RU, in Cragg Vale, Calderdale. It is registered for 205 children. Its Ofsted report card (April 2026) grades inclusion Strong standard, curriculum and teaching Expected standard, achievement Expected standard, behaviour and routines Expected standard, children's welfare and well-being Strong standard and leadership and governance Expected standard; safeguarding standards met. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 5 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-ark-nursery-and-space-out-of-school-club-ey492427  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Dean Hey Farm, Cragg Vale, HEBDEN BRIDGE, HX7 5RU
- Registered places: 205
- Phone: 01422 882010
- Website: https://thearkmytholmroyd.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: EY492427

## Ofsted and official records

Report card inspection, 23 April 2026. Report cards grade each area separately; there is no single headline grade.

| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Inclusion | Strong standard |
| Curriculum and teaching | Expected standard |
| Achievement | Expected standard |
| Behaviour and routines | Expected standard |
| Children's welfare and well-being | Strong standard |
| Leadership and governance | Expected standard |

Safeguarding standards met.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY492427

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since August 2015 (Reference EY492427). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY492427)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 23 April 2026). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY492427)
- Registered places: 205 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY492427)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Dean Hey Farm, Cragg Vale, HEBDEN BRIDGE, HX7 5RU

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.717459,-1.994387

- Station: Mytholmroyd, 1.0 miles
- 2 bus stops within 400 m
- 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 Calderdale there are about 2.8 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 5 reviews (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scout Road Academy | Primary | 4–11 | Good (June 2023) |  | 1.0 miles |
| Burnley Road Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (May 2026) | yes | 1.1 miles |
| The Calder Learning Trust | All-through | 4–16 | Good (February 2022) |  | 1.3 miles |
| Riverside Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Standards maintained (October 2024) |  | 1.8 miles |
| Stubbings Infant School | Primary | 3–7 | School remains Good (June 2022) | yes | 1.8 miles |
| Central Street Infant and Nursery School | Primary | 3–7 | Good (November 2022) | yes | 1.8 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [The Valley Kindergarten](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-valley-kindergarten-ey384056) | Good |  |  | 0.9 miles |
| [Little Village Learners and Fun Track](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-village-learners-and-fun-track-2673474) | Good |  |  | 1.0 miles |
| [Crossley Mill Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/crossley-mill-nursery-303727) | Good |  |  | 1.7 miles |
| [Little Foot Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-foot-day-nursery-2602143) | Good |  | 07:00–18:00 | 2.2 miles |
| [Grass Roots Private Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/grass-roots-private-day-nursery-ey555772) | Outstanding |  |  | 2.6 miles |
| [Triangle House Private Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/triangle-house-private-day-nursery-2709241) | Outstanding |  |  | 2.8 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is The Ark Nursery and Space Out of School Club's Ofsted rating?

The Ark Nursery and Space Out of School Club was inspected on 23 April 2026 and given an Ofsted report card. Report cards grade each area separately rather than giving one headline grade: inclusion Strong standard, curriculum and teaching Expected standard, achievement Expected standard, behaviour and routines Expected standard, children's welfare and well-being Strong standard and leadership and governance Expected standard. Safeguarding standards met.

### How many children can The Ark Nursery and Space Out of School Club take?

The Ark Nursery and Space Out of School Club is registered with Ofsted for up to 205 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to The Ark Nursery and Space Out of School Club?

Mytholmroyd is the nearest station we know of, 1.0 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact The Ark Nursery and Space Out of School Club?

You can call 01422 882010 and visit thearkmytholmroyd.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY492427)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=The+Ark+Nursery+and+Space+Out-of-school+Club&query_place_id=ChIJ4cY9MeDBe0gRYBcEufeTI5Q)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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