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Noah's Ark Nursery School

  • Ofsted: Good · Apr 2025
  • Devizes SN10

In short: a nursery in Devizes, open since 1998, with room for 40 children. Ofsted last visited in April 2025. Nurseries publish far less than schools, so this page sticks to the facts we hold and what to ask on a visit.

A nursery worker holding a child with raised hands
A woman holding the hand of a small child

Eduscope verdict

Worth a visit, with questions

Popular and well run on paper, but the top grade is old and recent results are mixed.

The score is this school's rank out of 100. The area ratings below are an illustrative example, not this school's yet.

DfE and Ofsted data, 2024 to 2025How we work this out

Good to know

  • Good in all 4 areas at its last graded inspection.
  • Registered with Ofsted, which last inspected it in April 2025.
  • Room for 40 children at a time.

Worth checking

  • Little data. Nurseries publish far less than schools, so a visit matters more.
Check free hours
  • OfstedGoodApr 2025, 1 year ago
  • Places40children at a time
  • Opened199828 years ago
Ofsted

What does Ofsted's early years grade mean?

Ofsted inspects every nursery on the early years register. Here's every visit we hold.

Every Ofsted visit

Choose a year to see the visit.

Rated Requires improvement in 2015, then Good at the next inspection in 2016.

What Ofsted found in April 2025

  • SafeguardingEffective
  • Quality of educationGood
  • Behaviour and attitudesGood
  • Personal developmentGood
  • LeadershipGood
Read the 2025 report on Ofsted

The four grades, in plain English

Outstanding
Much better than the minimum.
Good
Meets every standard well.
Requires improvement
Not yet good. Ofsted will be back soon.
Inadequate
Serious problems that must be fixed.
Funded childcare

How many free hours could your child get?

These are the national rules. Ask Noah's Ark which funded hours it offers, and what costs extra, like meals and trips.

  • 15 hours for every 3 and 4 year old

    Every child in England gets 15 funded hours a week in term time from the term after they turn 3.

  • Up to 30 hours for working parents

    If you work, you may get 30 funded hours a week for children from 9 months old. Apply through Childcare Choices.

  • 15 hours for some 2 year olds

    Families on some benefits can get 15 hours a week from the term after their child turns 2.

  • Tax-Free Childcare

    For every £8 you pay in, the government adds £2, up to £2,000 a year per child.

Check what you can get at Childcare Choices.

Day to day

Life at Noah's Ark

Type
Nursery
Opened
August 1998
Council
Wiltshire
Address
Downlands Road, Devizes, SN10 5EF
Ofsted reference (URN)
145998 · See it on the government register
Open day

What to ask when you visit

Based on what the data says about Noah's Ark. Take this list with you.

  1. 1“What are your opening hours, and do you close in the holidays?”We don't hold opening hours for nurseries.
  2. 2“How many funded hours can you offer, and what costs extra?”Funded hours are free, but meals and extras can cost money.
  3. 3“Who will look after my child, and how long have they worked here?”Staff who stay make a big difference to young children.
  4. 4“How do you support children who need extra help?”Every nursery has to support children with special educational needs.
Nearby

Other nurseries nearby

Popular nurseries fill up, so it's wise to list more than one. Here's how Noah's Ark compares with its neighbours.

See all Wiltshire nurseries
Ofsted: GoodYou're here

Noah's Ark Nursery School

SN10 5EF · Nursery

Ofsted: Good

Heathcote House Nursery

SN10 5AB · Nursery

Ofsted: Good

Little Bears Pre School

SN10 3BF · Nursery

Ofsted: Outstanding

St. Joseph's Nursery

SN10 1DD · Nursery

Keep an eye on Noah's Ark

We'll email you when there's a new Ofsted report, new results or new admissions figures. Nothing else.

Questions

Questions parents ask

Is Noah's Ark Nursery School a good nursery?

Ofsted rated it Good in April 2025. Visit, and read the latest inspection report.

What is Noah's Ark Nursery School's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated it Good in April 2025. Ofsted no longer gives one overall grade, so its next inspection will give a report card that grades each area. The full report on Ofsted's website explains what it does well and what it needs to improve.

How many free hours can my child get?

Every 3 and 4 year old in England can get 15 funded hours a week in term time. Working parents can get up to 30 hours a week from 9 months old. Check what this nursery offers.

How do you work out the Eduscope verdict?

We use official data from the Department for Education, Ofsted and ISI. The verdict looks at results, inspections, attendance, getting a place, and staff and money.

Sources: Department for Education school performance tables, school census and workforce, academy accounts, admissions statistics, Ofsted and ISI. Photos are stand-ins. School details and inspections checked against official records on 5 November 2026.

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