# Shibden Head Day Nursery

Shibden Head Day Nursery is a full-day nursery at 49 Halifax Road, Queensbury, BRADFORD, BD13 2DT, in Catherine Slack, Bradford. It is registered for 101 children. It opens 07:00–18:30, Mon–Fri. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in May 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 4.8 from 5 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/shibden-head-day-nursery-ey263028  
Last checked 13 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 49 Halifax Road, Queensbury, BRADFORD, BD13 2DT
- Opening hours: 07:00–18:30, Mon–Fri
- Registered places: 101
- Phone: 01274 818717
- Website: http://www.shibdenhead.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: EY263028

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 17 May 2024, 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/EY263028

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since June 2003 (Reference EY263028). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY263028)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 17 May 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY263028)
- Registered places: 101 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY263028)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 7 May 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/325251)

## Fees

Fees and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

- Monday to Friday: 07:00–18:30

## Getting there

Address: 49 Halifax Road, Queensbury, BRADFORD, BD13 2DT

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.761708,-1.858834

- 8 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Russell Hall Park, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.5 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: 4.8 out of 5 from 5 reviews (as of 13 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shibden Head Primary Academy | Primary | 4–11 | Good (June 2023) |  | 0.2 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 | 0.5 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 | 0.8 miles |
| Bradshaw Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (April 2024) |  | 1.2 miles |
| Trinity Academy Whitehill | Primary | 2–11 | Standards maintained (April 2025) | yes | 1.2 miles |
| Moorside Community Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (February 2023) | yes | 1.5 miles |
| Abbey Park Academy | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (September 2022) | yes | 1.6 miles |
| Stocks Lane Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (May 2024) |  | 1.6 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Queensbury Private Day Nursery Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/queensbury-private-day-nursery-limited-ey550705) | Good |  | 07:30–18:00 | 0.6 miles |
| [Tykes @ Queensbury](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/tykes-queensbury-2647826) | Good |  | 09:00–14:00 | 0.8 miles |
| [Shining Stars Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/shining-stars-day-nursery-ey464226) | Good |  | 07:30–18:00 | 1.2 miles |
| [Minibugs Ovenden](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/minibugs-ovenden-2606920) | Good |  | 07:30–18:00 | 1.6 miles |
| [Tykes @ Stocks Lane](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/tykes-stocks-lane-2647828) | Outstanding |  |  | 1.6 miles |
| [Kevin Pearce Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kevin-pearce-nursery-ey481366) | Outstanding |  |  | 1.7 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What are Shibden Head Day Nursery's opening hours?

Shibden Head Day Nursery opens 07:00–18:30, Mon–Fri.

### What is Shibden Head Day Nursery's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Shibden Head Day Nursery Good at its inspection on 17 May 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Shibden Head Day Nursery take?

Shibden Head Day Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 101 children at any one time.

### How do I contact Shibden Head Day Nursery?

You can call 01274 818717 and visit www.shibdenhead.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY263028)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 13 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Shibden+Head+Day+Nursery+%26+Pre-School&query_place_id=ChIJ388cmNbne0gRy7h1fa4LmUI)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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