# Banana Moon Day Nursery Chipping Norton

Banana Moon Day Nursery Chipping Norton is a full-day nursery at Evans Way Off Walterbush Road, Chipping Norton, OX7 5DQ, in Chipping Norton, Oxfordshire. It is registered for 85 children. Its Ofsted report card (April 2026) grades inclusion Expected standard, curriculum and teaching Expected standard, achievement Expected standard, behaviour and routines Expected standard, children's welfare and well-being Expected standard and leadership and governance Expected standard; safeguarding standards met. It has a Google rating of 3.7 from 28 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/banana-moon-day-nursery-chipping-norton-ey560111  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Evans Way Off Walterbush Road, Chipping Norton, OX7 5DQ
- Registered places: 85
- Phone: 01608 223120
- Website: https://www.bananamoon-chippingnorton.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: EY560111

## Ofsted and official records

Report card inspection, 8 April 2026. Report cards grade each area separately; there is no single headline grade.

| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Inclusion | Expected standard |
| Curriculum and teaching | Expected standard |
| Achievement | Expected standard |
| Behaviour and routines | Expected standard |
| Children's welfare and well-being | Expected standard |
| Leadership and governance | Expected standard |

Safeguarding standards met.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY560111

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since June 2018 (Reference EY560111). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY560111)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 8 April 2026). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY560111)
- Registered places: 85 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY560111)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Evans Way Off Walterbush Road, Chipping Norton, OX7 5DQ

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.932675,-1.551887

- 11 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Cornish Road Park, 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.1 miles
- Playground: Cotswolds Gate Park, 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 Oxfordshire there are about 3.2 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: 3.7 out of 5 from 28 reviews (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Mary's Church of England (Aided) Primary School, Chipping Norton | Primary | 2–11 | Good (June 2024) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Holy Trinity Catholic School, Chipping Norton | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Outstanding (March 2023) |  | 1.0 miles |
| Chipping Norton School | Secondary | 11–18 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding (September 2024) |  | 0.5 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Chipping Norton Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/chipping-norton-pre-school-133470) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [ACE Early Years](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ace-early-years-133481) | Report card Nov 2025 |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Rosewood Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/rosewood-nursery-2746476) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [The Town Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-town-nursery-133466) | Good |  |  | 0.9 miles |
| [Ascott-under-Wychwood Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ascott-under-wychwood-pre-school-133471) | Outstanding |  |  | 4.9 miles |
| [Nära Charlbury Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/nara-charlbury-nursery-2733150) | Good |  |  | 4.9 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

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

Banana Moon Day Nursery Chipping Norton was inspected on 8 April 2026 and given an Ofsted report card. Report cards grade each area separately rather than giving one headline grade: inclusion Expected standard, curriculum and teaching Expected standard, achievement Expected standard, behaviour and routines Expected standard, children's welfare and well-being Expected standard and leadership and governance Expected standard. Safeguarding standards met.

### How many children can Banana Moon Day Nursery Chipping Norton take?

Banana Moon Day Nursery Chipping Norton is registered with Ofsted for up to 85 children at any one time.

### How do I contact Banana Moon Day Nursery Chipping Norton?

You can call 01608 223120 and visit www.bananamoon-chippingnorton.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY560111)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Banana+Moon+Day+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJT1wj2F_VdkgRAb6LfHFAP78)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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