# Keelham Explorers

Keelham Explorers is a sessional pre-school at Keelham Farm, Brighouse and Denholme Road, Bradford, BD13 4HF, in The Shay, Bradford. It is registered for 18 children. It opens 08:30–15:30, Mon–Fri.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/keelham-explorers-2859024  
Last checked 13 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: Keelham Farm, Brighouse and Denholme Road, Bradford, BD13 4HF
- Opening hours: 08:30–15:30, Mon–Fri
- Registered places: 18
- Phone: 07810 068134
- Ofsted URN: 2859024

## Ofsted and official records

Not yet inspected by Ofsted. The nursery is registered and has not had its first inspection yet.

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since September 2025 (Reference 2859024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2859024)
- Inspections on record: None yet. Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2859024)
- Registered places: 18 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2859024)
- Food hygiene rating: 4 (Good) (inspected 18 November 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1883325)

## Fees

Fees and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

- Monday to Friday: 08:30–15:30

## Getting there

Address: Keelham Farm, Brighouse and Denholme Road, Bradford, BD13 4HF

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.783148,-1.880902

## 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


## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Keelham Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (January 2023) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Thornton Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Standards maintained (June 2025) | yes | 1.1 miles |
| Bradshaw Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (April 2024) |  | 1.1 miles |
| Foxhill Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (May 2025) | yes | 1.3 miles |
| Denholme Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (November 2023) | yes | 1.6 miles |
| Russell Hall Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Requires improvement; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Requires improvement (June 2025) | yes | 1.7 miles |
| Shibden Head Primary Academy | Primary | 4–11 | Good (June 2023) |  | 1.8 miles |
| Trinity Academy Whitehill | Primary | 2–11 | Standards maintained (April 2025) | yes | 1.8 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Thornton Lodge Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/thornton-lodge-day-nursery-ey488069) | Good |  | 07:30–18:00 | 1.2 miles |
| [Shining Stars Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/shining-stars-day-nursery-ey464226) | Good |  | 07:30–18:00 | 1.6 miles |
| [Greenglade Forest School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/greenglade-forest-school-2741261) | Good |  |  | 1.7 miles |
| [Queensbury Private Day Nursery Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/queensbury-private-day-nursery-limited-ey550705) | Good |  | 07:30–18:00 | 1.7 miles |
| [Shibden Head Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/shibden-head-day-nursery-ey263028) | Good |  | 07:00–18:30 | 1.7 miles |
| [Tykes @ Queensbury](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/tykes-queensbury-2647826) | Good |  | 09:00–14:00 | 1.8 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What are Keelham Explorers's opening hours?

Keelham Explorers opens 08:30–15:30, Mon–Fri.

### How many children can Keelham Explorers take?

Keelham Explorers is registered with Ofsted for up to 18 children at any one time.

### How do I contact Keelham Explorers?

You can call 07810 068134.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2859024)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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