# Banana Moon Rothwell

Banana Moon Rothwell is a full-day nursery at Banana Moon Day Nursery, Springhead Road, Rothwell, LEEDS, LS26 0EX, in John o' Gaunts, Leeds. It is registered for 71 children. Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection in April 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 4.5 from 8 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/banana-moon-rothwell-ey495333  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Banana Moon Day Nursery, Springhead Road, Rothwell, LEEDS, LS26 0EX
- Registered places: 71
- Phone: 0113 282 5652
- Website: http://www.bananamoon-rothwell.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: EY495333

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection on 21 April 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

- Quality of education: Outstanding
- Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding
- Personal development: Outstanding
- Leadership and management: Outstanding

Safeguarding effective.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY495333

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since April 2016 (Reference EY495333). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY495333)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 21 April 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY495333)
- Registered places: 71 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY495333)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 12 May 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/865165)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Banana Moon Day Nursery, Springhead Road, Rothwell, LEEDS, LS26 0EX

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.754171,-1.469201

- 15 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Springhead Park, under 0.1 miles
- Park: Rothwell Country Park, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 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 Leeds there are about 3.6 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: 4.5 out of 5 from 8 reviews (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holy Trinity Church of England Academy, Rothwell | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (November 2024) |  | 0.4 miles |
| Oulton Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (September 2022) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Rothwell St Mary's RC Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Outstanding (March 2024) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Cockburn Haigh Road Academy | Primary | 3–7 | Good (December 2023) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Rothwell Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (July 2023) |  | 0.7 miles |
| Victoria Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | School remains Good (May 2023) |  | 0.8 miles |
| Woodlesford Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (May 2023) | yes | 0.9 miles |
| Carlton Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Standards maintained (January 2025) | yes | 1.3 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Tina's Tots](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/tinas-tots-2524332) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Daisy Chain Childcare](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/daisy-chain-childcare-ey101465) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Sweet Peas at Rothwell](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/sweet-peas-at-rothwell-2879273) |  |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Stepping Stones Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/stepping-stones-day-nursery-ey403285) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Jolly Giraffes Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/jolly-giraffes-day-nursery-ey298138) | Good |  |  | 1.0 miles |
| [Cheeky Monkey Childrens Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/cheeky-monkey-childrens-day-nursery-ey419382) | Good |  |  | 1.0 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Banana Moon Rothwell's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Banana Moon Rothwell Outstanding at its inspection on 21 April 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Banana Moon Rothwell take?

Banana Moon Rothwell is registered with Ofsted for up to 71 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Banana Moon Rothwell?

Woodlesford is the nearest station we know of, 1.1 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Banana Moon Rothwell?

You can call 0113 282 5652 and visit www.bananamoon-rothwell.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY495333)
- 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=ChIJmfWB_T1deUgRDpXFLebLu5c)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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