# Banana Moon Day Nursery Barnstaple

Banana Moon Day Nursery Barnstaple is a full-day nursery at 3 Trafalgar Lawn, Barnstaple, EX32 9BD, in Newport, Devon. It is registered for 78 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in November 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 3 reviews (October 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/banana-moon-day-nursery-barnstaple-2575982  
Last checked 30 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 3 Trafalgar Lawn, Barnstaple, EX32 9BD
- Registered places: 78
- Phone: 01271 624000
- Website: http://www.bananamoon-barnstaple.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: 2575982

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 21 November 2022, 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/16/2575982

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since June 2020 (Reference 2575982). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2575982)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 21 November 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2575982)
- Registered places: 78 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2575982)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: 3 Trafalgar Lawn, Barnstaple, EX32 9BD

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.072948,-4.051418

- Station: Barnstaple, 0.5 miles
- 5 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Rock Park, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles

NaPTAN, Department for Transport, checked 13 November 2026 · © OpenStreetMap contributors, checked 13 November 2026.

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Devon there are about 3.7 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

- Google: 5.0 out of 5 from 3 reviews (as of 30 October 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newport Community School Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (March 2025) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Ashleigh CofE Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (September 2022) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| The Lampard Community School |  | 5–16 | School remains Good (January 2023) |  | 0.5 miles |
| Eden Park Academy | Primary | 2–11 | Report card (June 2026) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Our Lady's Catholic Primary School, Barnstaple | Primary | 2–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (March 2025) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Yeo Valley Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Good (May 2023) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Pilton Infants' School | Primary | 4–7 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good (May 2025) |  | 1.1 miles |
| Pilton Bluecoat Church of England Academy | Primary | 7–11 | Good (November 2023) |  | 1.1 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Felicity's Fledglings](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/felicitys-fledglings-ey561123) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Kiddywinks Neighbourhood Nursery and Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kiddywinks-neighbourhood-nursery-and-preschool-ey462582) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Happy Hares (Nursery And Pre-School)](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/happy-hares-nursery-and-pre-school-ey561019) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Ladybirds Early Years Care & Education](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ladybirds-early-years-care-and-education-ey498094) | Good |  |  | 0.9 miles |
| [St. Michael's Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/st-michaels-nursery-ey463033) | Good |  |  | 1.1 miles |
| [Orchard Vale Nursery School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/orchard-vale-nursery-school-ey399043) | Good |  |  | 1.2 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Banana Moon Day Nursery Barnstaple's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Banana Moon Day Nursery Barnstaple Good at its inspection on 21 November 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Banana Moon Day Nursery Barnstaple take?

Banana Moon Day Nursery Barnstaple is registered with Ofsted for up to 78 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Banana Moon Day Nursery Barnstaple?

Barnstaple is the nearest station we know of, 0.5 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Banana Moon Day Nursery Barnstaple?

You can call 01271 624000 and visit www.bananamoon-barnstaple.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2575982)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 30 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Banana+Moon+Day+Nursery+Barnstaple&query_place_id=ChIJGeH6_YI7bEgRtKWH3tR6cqU)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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