# The Ark Pre-School Nursery Liphook

The Ark Pre-School Nursery Liphook is a full-day nursery at The Church Centre, Portsmouth Road, Liphook, GU30 7DJ, in Liphook, Hampshire. It is registered for 28 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in June 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-ark-pre-school-nursery-liphook-ey550836  
Last checked 5 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: The Church Centre, Portsmouth Road, Liphook, GU30 7DJ
- Registered places: 28
- Phone: 07775 394230
- Website: http://www.thearkliphook.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: EY550836

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 6 June 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/EY550836

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since September 2017 (Reference EY550836). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY550836)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 6 June 2025). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY550836)
- Registered places: 28 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY550836)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: The Church Centre, Portsmouth Road, Liphook, GU30 7DJ

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.074296,-0.803997

- Station: Liphook, 0.3 miles
- 10 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Millennium Green, 0.2 miles
- Park: Athletics Field, 0.2 miles
- Park: Radford Park, 0.5 miles
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 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 Hampshire there are about 2.7 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liphook Infant School | Primary | 4–7 | Report card (May 2026) |  | 0.4 miles |
| Liphook Church of England Controlled Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Report card (January 2026) |  | 0.4 miles |
| Highfield School |  | 2–13 |  | yes | 0.9 miles |
| Bohunt School | Secondary | 11–18 | Good (March 2024) |  | 0.3 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Ivy Mill Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ivy-mill-day-nursery-2699802) | Good |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Madhatters Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/madhatters-nursery-ey483520) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Three Frogs Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/three-frogs-nursery-2724721) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Busy Bees Day Nursery at Haslemere](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/busy-bees-day-nursery-at-haslemere-119969) | Good |  |  | 2.7 miles |
| [Milland Valley Nursery School Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/milland-valley-nursery-school-ltd-2752386) | Report card Mar 2026 |  |  | 3.0 miles |
| [Camelsdale Preschool CIO](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/camelsdale-preschool-cio-ey541584) | Good |  |  | 3.0 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is The Ark Pre-School Nursery Liphook's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated The Ark Pre-School Nursery Liphook Good at its inspection on 6 June 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can The Ark Pre-School Nursery Liphook take?

The Ark Pre-School Nursery Liphook is registered with Ofsted for up to 28 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to The Ark Pre-School Nursery Liphook?

Liphook is the nearest station we know of, 0.3 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact The Ark Pre-School Nursery Liphook?

You can call 07775 394230 and visit www.thearkliphook.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY550836)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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