# Dracup Lodge Day Nursery

Dracup Lodge Day Nursery is a full-day nursery at 19 Dracup Road, Bradford, BD7 4HA, in Upper Green, Bradford. It is registered for 58 children. It opens 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri. Its Ofsted report card (November 2025) grades inclusion Strong standard, curriculum and teaching Strong standard, achievement Strong standard, behaviour and routines Strong standard, children's welfare and well-being Expected standard and leadership and governance Strong standard; safeguarding standards met. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 2 reviews (November 2026). It is run by 1st Safari Day Nurseries Limited.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/dracup-lodge-day-nursery-ey482490  
Last checked 13 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 19 Dracup Road, Bradford, BD7 4HA
- Opening hours: 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri
- Registered places: 58
- Phone: 01274 962727
- Run by: [1st Safari Day Nurseries Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/1st-safari-day-nurseries-limited)
- Ofsted URN: EY482490

## Ofsted and official records

Report card inspection, 14 November 2025. Report cards grade each area separately; there is no single headline grade.

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

Safeguarding standards met.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY482490

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since October 2014 (Reference EY482490). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY482490)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 14 November 2025). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY482490)
- Registered places: 58 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY482490)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 20 June 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/328378)

## Fees

Fees and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

- Monday to Friday: 08:00–18:00

## Getting there

Address: 19 Dracup Road, Bradford, BD7 4HA

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.779285,-1.790295

- 20 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Brackenhill Park, 0.1 miles
- Park: Horton Park, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 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 Bradford there are about 4.8 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 2 reviews (as of 13 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brackenhill Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Standards maintained (November 2024) | yes | under 0.1 miles |
| Southmere Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Good (June 2023) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| St Oswald's Church of England Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Requires improvement (November 2023) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Hollingwood Academy | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (September 2022) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Canterbury Nursery School and Centre for Children and Families | Nursery | 2–5 | Standards maintained (May 2025) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Horton Grange Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good (September 2024) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Horton Park Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (June 2022) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Farnham Academy | Primary | 2–11 | Good (November 2023) | yes | 0.7 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Noah's Ark Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/noahs-ark-nursery-2886339) |  |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Short Circuits Care Club Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/short-circuits-care-club-limited-ey294130) | Good |  | 08:00–17:00 | 0.5 miles |
| [Kids Planet Clayton](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kids-planet-clayton-2678462) | Good |  | 07:30–18:30 | 0.6 miles |
| [Margaret McMillan Children's Centre](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/margaret-mcmillan-childrens-centre-301968) | Outstanding |  | 08:00–17:00 | 0.7 miles |
| [St John's RC Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/st-johns-rc-playgroup-301987) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Blessings Nursery Great Horton](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/blessings-nursery-great-horton-2817157) |  |  | 08:30–17:00 | 0.9 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What are Dracup Lodge Day Nursery's opening hours?

Dracup Lodge Day Nursery opens 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri.

### What is Dracup Lodge Day Nursery's Ofsted rating?

Dracup Lodge Day Nursery was inspected on 14 November 2025 and given an Ofsted report card. Report cards grade each area separately rather than giving one headline grade: inclusion Strong standard, curriculum and teaching Strong standard, achievement Strong standard, behaviour and routines Strong standard, children's welfare and well-being Expected standard and leadership and governance Strong standard. Safeguarding standards met.

### How many children can Dracup Lodge Day Nursery take?

Dracup Lodge Day Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 58 children at any one time.

### Who runs Dracup Lodge Day Nursery?

Dracup Lodge Day Nursery is run by 1st Safari Day Nurseries Limited, which runs 7 nurseries.

### What is the nearest station to Dracup Lodge Day Nursery?

Bradford Interchange is the nearest station we know of, 1.9 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Dracup Lodge Day Nursery?

You can call 01274 962727.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY482490)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 13 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=1st+Safari+-+Dracup+Lodge&query_place_id=ChIJ31dO9ejme0gRzAh5E4X6Ybg)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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