# New Moon Nursery

New Moon Nursery is a full-day nursery at The Manse, 25 Barnes Road, CASTLEFORD, WF10 5AB, in Round Hill, Wakefield. It is registered for 30 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in April 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 4.9 from 25 reviews (October 2026). It is run by New Moon Nurseries Limited.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/new-moon-nursery-ey417873  
Last checked 31 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: The Manse, 25 Barnes Road, CASTLEFORD, WF10 5AB
- Registered places: 30
- Phone: 01977 557500
- Website: https://www.newmoonnurseries.co.uk/
- Run by: [New Moon Nurseries Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/new-moon-nurseries-limited)
- Ofsted URN: EY417873

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 14 April 2023, 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/EY417873

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since October 2010 (Reference EY417873). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY417873)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 14 April 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY417873)
- Registered places: 30 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY417873)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 8 September 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/284557)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: The Manse, 25 Barnes Road, CASTLEFORD, WF10 5AB

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.717745,-1.355768

- Station: Castleford, 0.4 miles
- Station: Glasshoughton, 0.8 miles
- 14 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Quarry Park, under 0.1 miles
- Park: King George's Field, 0.2 miles
- Park: Smawthorne Park, 0.2 miles
- Park: Saville Park, 0.4 miles
- Park: Leeds Road Recreational Park, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles

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

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Wakefield there are about 4.7 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: 4.9 out of 5 from 25 reviews (as of 31 October 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Smawthorne Henry Moore Academy | Primary | 2–11 | Good (February 2020) | yes | 0.2 miles |
| Half Acres Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (March 2025) | yes | 0.2 miles |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Castleford | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (October 2024) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Castleford Park Junior Academy | Primary | 7–11 | School remains Good (April 2024) |  | 0.7 miles |
| Glasshoughton Infant Academy | Primary | 3–7 | Good (January 2023) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Ackton Pastures Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Good (March 2023) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Castleford Wheldon Infant School and Nursery | Primary | 3–7 | Standards maintained (May 2025) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| The Grange School |  | 5–14 |  |  | 0.9 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Bright Sparks Childcare (Yorkshire) Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bright-sparks-childcare-yorkshire-ltd-2698798) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Sunflower Daycare](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/sunflower-daycare-2700957) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Unicorn Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/unicorn-nursery-ey537722) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Kids Planet Whitwood](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kids-planet-whitwood-2811350) | Report card Jan 2026 |  |  | 1.5 miles |
| [Bright Sparks Child Care](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bright-sparks-child-care-ey405434) | Outstanding |  |  | 1.7 miles |
| [Bright Sparks Childcare (Yorkshire) Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bright-sparks-childcare-yorkshire-ltd-2698797) | Outstanding |  |  | 2.0 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is New Moon Nursery's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated New Moon Nursery Good at its inspection on 14 April 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can New Moon Nursery take?

New Moon Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 30 children at any one time.

### Who runs New Moon Nursery?

New Moon Nursery is run by New Moon Nurseries Limited, which runs 2 nurseries.

### What is the nearest station to New Moon Nursery?

Castleford is the nearest station we know of, 0.4 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact New Moon Nursery?

You can call 01977 557500 and visit www.newmoonnurseries.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY417873)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 31 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=New+Moon+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJ___TZ-9peUgRhohBJ41gAHM)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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