# The Little Academy Day Nursery Ltd

The Little Academy Day Nursery Ltd is a full-day nursery at 1040 Manchester Road, Bradford, BD5 8NW, in Bankfoot, Bradford. It is registered for 65 children. It opens 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in October 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-little-academy-day-nursery-ltd-2699968  
Last checked 13 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 1040 Manchester Road, Bradford, BD5 8NW
- Opening hours: 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri
- Registered places: 65
- Phone: 01274 966643
- Ofsted URN: 2699968

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 14 October 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/16/2699968

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since August 2022 (Reference 2699968). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2699968)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 14 October 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2699968)
- Registered places: 65 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2699968)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 19 May 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/638967)

## Fees

Fees and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

- Monday to Friday: 08:00–18:00

## Getting there

Address: 1040 Manchester Road, Bradford, BD5 8NW

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.769318,-1.763009

- 13 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Emsley (Alfred) Memorial Recreation Ground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 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


## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bankfoot Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (November 2024) | yes | 0.2 miles |
| St Matthew's CofE Primary School and Nursery | Primary | 3–11 | Requires improvement (June 2023) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Marshfield Primary | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding (March 2025) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Wibsey Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (April 2023) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Newby Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (November 2023) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Crystal Gardens Primary School |  | 2–11 |  | yes | 0.7 miles |
| St Stephen's CofE Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (November 2022) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| St Winefride's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Standards maintained (February 2025) | yes | 0.7 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Woodroyd Nursery and Children Centre](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/woodroyd-nursery-and-children-centre-ey335903) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Willows Private Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/willows-private-day-nursery-2529807) | Good |  | 07:00–18:00 | 0.6 miles |
| [Little Bluebells Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-bluebells-day-nursery-2758716) | Good |  | 07:30–17:30 | 0.6 miles |
| [The Light of The World Community Centre Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-light-of-the-world-community-centre-ltd-ey387721) | Report card Jan 2026 |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Park Lane Pre - School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/park-lane-pre-school-ey396144) | Good |  |  | 0.9 miles |
| [Kids Planet Woodside](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kids-planet-woodside-2678445) | Good |  | 07:30–18:30 | 1.0 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What are The Little Academy Day Nursery Ltd's opening hours?

The Little Academy Day Nursery Ltd opens 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri.

### What is The Little Academy Day Nursery Ltd's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated The Little Academy Day Nursery Ltd Good at its inspection on 14 October 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can The Little Academy Day Nursery Ltd take?

The Little Academy Day Nursery Ltd is registered with Ofsted for up to 65 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to The Little Academy Day Nursery Ltd?

Low Moor is the nearest station we know of, 1.4 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact The Little Academy Day Nursery Ltd?

You can call 01274 966643.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2699968)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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