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Moortown Montessori Nursery

Ofsted: Strong standard·
3.4(23 parent reviews) ·8 Shadwell Lane, Leeds, LS17 6DR · Leeds
Number of places
110 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
Jan 2026
Local authority
Leeds

About this day nursery

Moortown Montessori Nursery, located in Leeds (LS17 6DR), offers a warm and welcoming childcare environment for children aged 0-4. Registered with Ofsted on 27/11/2024, the nursery operates Monday to Friday from 07:30 to 18:00, providing care all year round.

The nursery is praised for its strong curriculum, which incorporates both EYFS and Montessori approaches, ensuring children make excellent progress across all areas of learning. Staff demonstrate high expectations for all children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), and provide comprehensive support for children speaking English as an additional language (EAL).

The inspector noted that leaders have an exceptional understanding of the local area and community, fostering strong partnerships with parents to support children's development both at nursery and at home. This commitment to individualised care and strong leadership ensures a supportive and enriching experience for every child.

Our ethos

Moortown Montessori Nursery embraces both the Montessori philosophy and the EYFS curriculum. They foster independence, self-confidence, and a love of learning through a child-centred approach, respecting individual needs and interests. Their curriculum includes purposeful activities adapted to each child's developmental stage, from daily living and sensorial exploration for younger children, to more in-depth studies in mathematics, language, literacy, culture, science, and art for pre-schoolers.

What it's like

Children are happy and feel safe, forming positive relationships with staff. Robust and tailored settling-in policies help children settle quickly. Staff treat each child as an individual, recognising their uniqueness and incorporating home events and celebrations. A key-person system, supported by a buddy system, ensures continuous support for each child.

Strong progressWarm environmentStrong partnershipsIndividual careDiverse support

Pricing & funding

Funding accepted

15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs)Tax-Free Childcare
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Key facts

Opening hours

Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday,Friday : 07:30 - 18:00

Age range

babies through to pre-schoolers

Term time / All Year

All_year

Established

2024

Ofsted Inspection — new report card

Strong standard

Last inspected Jan 2026

Headline: Strong standard

Grade summary

Exceptional
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Strong standard
Expected standard
Needs attention
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Urgent improvement
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Each dot represents one of the six inspection categories. Headline is the average of the six grades, rounded up.

Category grades

AchievementStrong standard
Behaviour, attitudes and establishing routinesExpected standard
Children's welfare and wellbeingStrong standard
Curriculum and teachingStrong standard
InclusionStrong standard
Leadership and governanceStrong standard
Age range
0 to 4
Registers
Early Years Register
Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Moortown Montessori Nursery

Last inspected 22 January 2026 · Amy Whiting

What it's like to attend

Children are happy and feel safe, forming positive relationships with staff. Robust and tailored settling-in policies help children settle quickly. Staff treat each child as an individual, recognising their uniqueness and incorporating home events and celebrations. A key-person system, supported by a buddy system, ensures continuous support for each child.

Inspector highlights

  • Children make strong progress across all areas of learning, acquiring necessary skills and knowledge for their next stage of learning.
  • Children who speak English as an additional language are well supported to develop strong communication skills.
  • Leaders and staff have created a warm and welcoming environment.
  • Staff carefully assess children at regular intervals to identify their next steps in learning and plan high-quality activities.
  • Leaders have a clear overview of the setting and an exceptionally good understanding of the local area and community.
  • Strong partnerships with parents ensure they are supported with advice on various aspects of their child's development and home learning.

Areas to develop

  • 1Leaders should further refine snack and mealtime routines so that they are consistently well planned and implemented, ensuring children remain engaged and learning time is maximised.
Inspection #2815678 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Staff have high expectations of what children can achieve, including for those with special educational needs and/or disabilities. Leaders work in partnership with parents at every stage, including with additional funding applications and referrals to external agencies. Staff work with a range of other professionals, such as speech and language therapists, to support individual children.

Outdoor space

Staff use hand signals and a clear use of the word "stop" to discourage children who are finding it difficult to take it in turns on play equipment.

EAL / language support

Children who speak English as an additional language are well supported to develop strong communication skills and become highly engaged in their learning and show curiosity about the world around them.

Parent Reviews of Moortown Montessori Nursery

3.4
(23)
Joanne Fishburn
7 months ago

We moved our eldest to this nursery in Jan 2025. We were previously at an outstanding nursery further away (the care and provision was fantastic, but the travel there became too much). Since day one at Montessori, we have been so impressed. They do everything they mentioned on our initial walk around and more. Alongside the consistent exceptional care, detailed handovers and varied food menu, the nursery offers so much more than we were expecting. There are real world experiments (such as placing the same plant on various windowsills, to learn how the position of the sun affects the growth of each), weekly curriculum topics (my toddler now knows more than me about so many things including the solar system, how rain forms, how ladybirds grow..), monthly newsletter packed with updates about what the children have been up to, regular stay and plays (parents can go into nursery to get involved in their activities), other events like a summer fayre, charity events, Christmas Nativity.. incredible in-nursery prep for school movers, regular excursions to local areas including Moortown park, libraries, Little Leeds and tropical world. I could go on! Our baby has also recently started, and after an introductory session where I told them about his interests, I was so taken aback to see that the next day they had set up a whole activity based on his favourite things, to try and help him settle more. The management team couldn't be more helpful with answering questions and accommodating requests for extra days/swaps. No request ever seems too much to ask. Thank you so much to all staff at Montessori, who make it such an incredible place for our children.

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Arti Bargota
6 months ago

Our child recently started attending this nursery (was previously at an outstanding rated nursery) I think this nursery is brilliant and in my opinion, better than the previous nursery. We receive detailed handovers upon collection, regular weekly updates via the app and we are notified immediately of any accidents. Most importantly, my child seems happier here than at the previous nursery. They are also developing at a quicker pace. The staff including the registered manager are helpful, approachable and nurturing.

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Anna Constantine
10 months ago

We’ve been so happy with our nursery. My son has always been well cared for, nurtured and respected for who he is. Now he’s in the pre-school room the Montessori approach is so well established and he’s gained so many skills. There’s something interesting and different happening every day. Staff are lovely - the manager and room leads have always been knowledgable and approachable. Our daughter is due to start in baby room soon and I feel confident to recommend the setting to family and friends.

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Top Gaming Plays
2 months ago

Sent our child here. Development from here compared to a normal nursery, I’d say the Montessori is below par. Sometimes there is a dog there and my child has allergies. Wouldn’t recommend

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Regina Santo
a year ago

I couldn't recommend this nursery more. Our little one spent four wonderful years here, and enrolling her at Montessori was the best decision we ever made. The staff is incredible, always ensuring she felt happy and loved. It has been an amazing journey, and I am so grateful for the love and care you all have shown for our precious child. Wishing all the best to this amazing team! If you are looking for a nursery that feels like a second home, you've found the perfect place. 🌸

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Inspection history

Most recent inspection

22 January 2026

Strong standard

Only one graded inspection on record — a trend chart will appear here once a second graded report is published.

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