# Thornbury Play & Learn Nursery

Thornbury Play & Learn Nursery is a sessional pre-school at 103 Thornbury Road, Bradford, BD3 8SA, in Bradford Moor, Bradford. It is registered for 24 children. It opens 08:30–15:30, Mon–Fri. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in October 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 4.8 from 4 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/thornbury-play-and-learn-nursery-ey497491  
Last checked 13 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: 103 Thornbury Road, Bradford, BD3 8SA
- Opening hours: 08:30–15:30, Mon–Fri
- Registered places: 24
- Phone: 01274 669901
- Website: http://www.thornburynursery.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: EY497491

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 5 October 2023, 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.

Inspection history:

- 5 October 2023: Ofsted inspection, Good
- 22 May 2023: Ofsted inspection, Inadequate

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY497491

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since April 2016 (Reference EY497491). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY497491)
- Inspections on record: 2 inspections (latest 5 October 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY497491)
- Registered places: 24 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY497491)

## Fees

Fees and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

- Monday to Friday: 08:30–15:30

## Getting there

Address: 103 Thornbury Road, Bradford, BD3 8SA

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.795735,-1.717264

- 17 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Bradford Moor Park, 0.2 miles
- Park: Attock Park, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 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: 4.8 out of 5 from 4 reviews (as of 13 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dixons Marchbank Primary | Primary | 3–11 | Outstanding (November 2023) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Thornbury Primary Leadership Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Good (September 2022) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Lapage Primary School and Nursery | Primary | 3–11 | Standards maintained (June 2025) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Co-op Academy Delius |  | 2–11 | School remains Good (September 2023) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Lift Feversham | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding (June 2025) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Killinghall Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Good (April 2023) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Co-op Academy Penny Oaks | Primary | 3–11 | Good (December 2022) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Meadow Bank Community School | Primary | 3–11 | Requires improvement (March 2023) | yes | 0.6 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Moorside Nursery LTD](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/moorside-nursery-ltd-ey486491) | Good |  | 08:00–16:00 | 0.1 miles |
| [Little Wonders Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-wonders-nursery-ey560389) | Good |  | 08:00–16:00 | 0.1 miles |
| [Spinning Top Childcare Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/spinning-top-childcare-ltd-ey281446) | Good |  | 07:30–18:00 | 0.4 miles |
| [Children's Place Barkerend](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/childrens-place-barkerend-ey293724) | Report card Jan 2026 |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Karmand Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/karmand-nursery-ey400438) | Good |  | 09:00–22:00 | 0.6 miles |
| [Darul Madinah Bradford Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/darul-madinah-bradford-ltd-2748040) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What are Thornbury Play & Learn Nursery's opening hours?

Thornbury Play & Learn Nursery opens 08:30–15:30, Mon–Fri.

### What is Thornbury Play & Learn Nursery's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Thornbury Play & Learn Nursery Good at its inspection on 5 October 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Thornbury Play & Learn Nursery take?

Thornbury Play & Learn Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 24 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Thornbury Play & Learn Nursery?

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

### How do I contact Thornbury Play & Learn Nursery?

You can call 01274 669901 and visit www.thornburynursery.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY497491)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 13 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Thornbury+Play+%26+Learn+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJuX8LbnHhe0gRvCcI4ZvAUaI)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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