Ofsted record

The Ark Centre

Harwich, Essex · URN EY312761

According to Ofsted's inspection on 24 June 2025, The Ark Centre in Harwich, Essex was rated Good — one overall judgment under the framework Ofsted used until November 2025. Little Bees Nursery Intelligence tracks every Ofsted inspection of this setting.

  1. Inspected 24 June 2025

    a year ago

    Good

    One overall judgment, under the framework Ofsted used until November 2025. Its next inspection will grade six areas separately.

    Outstanding
    Good
    Requires Improvement
    Inadequate

    The standard is met. This is the grade Ofsted expects a setting to hold, not a consolation for missing Outstanding.

  2. Earlier inspections

  3. 16 September 2019 Good
  4. 19 October 2018 Requires Improvement
  5. 5 November 2015 Good
  6. 11 November 2014 Requires Improvement
  7. 3 December 2013 Requires Improvement
  8. 6 February 2009 Requires Improvement
  9. 10 February 2006 Good

On the register

Ofsted URN
EY312761
Provider type
Childcare on Non-Domestic Premises, Full day care
Registered since
26 July 2005
Local authority
Essex

Harwich, Essex · CO12 3LU. Location from the Ofsted register.

On the Early Years Register and the Compulsory Childcare Register.

Common questions

When was The Ark Centre last inspected by Ofsted? +

The Ark Centre in Harwich, Essex was last inspected on 24 June 2025, under the framework Ofsted used until November 2025, which gave one overall rating. Its next inspection will grade several areas separately on a report card.

What is The Ark Centre's Ofsted rating? +

Ofsted rated The Ark Centre Good at its inspection on 24 June 2025. The standard is met. This is the grade Ofsted expects a setting to hold, not a consolation for missing Outstanding.

How long has The Ark Centre been registered? +

The Ark Centre has been registered with Ofsted since 26 July 2005. Its unique reference number (URN) is EY312761.

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