Ofsted record

The Ark Child Okeford

BLANDFORD FORUM, Dorset · URN 141096

According to Ofsted's inspection on 26 February 2025, The Ark Child Okeford in BLANDFORD FORUM, Dorset 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 26 February 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. 26 June 2019 Good
  4. 11 August 2015 Good
  5. 13 May 2009 Outstanding
  6. 22 June 2006 Good
  7. 13 October 2003 Good

On the register

Ofsted URN
141096
Provider type
Childcare on Non-Domestic Premises, Full day care
Registered since
10 December 1992
Local authority
Dorset

BLANDFORD FORUM, Dorset · DT11 8EL. Location from the Ofsted register.

On the Early Years Register and the Compulsory Childcare Register and the Voluntary Childcare Register.

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When was The Ark Child Okeford last inspected by Ofsted? +

The Ark Child Okeford in BLANDFORD FORUM, Dorset was last inspected on 26 February 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 Child Okeford's Ofsted rating? +

Ofsted rated The Ark Child Okeford Good at its inspection on 26 February 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 Child Okeford been registered? +

The Ark Child Okeford has been registered with Ofsted since 10 December 1992. Its unique reference number (URN) is 141096.

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