# University of Bradford Nursery

University of Bradford Nursery is a full-day nursery at Laisteridge Lane, Bradford, BD7 1DP, in Shearbridge, Bradford. It is registered for 69 children. Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection in August 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/university-of-bradford-nursery-302068  
Last checked 30 June 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Laisteridge Lane, Bradford, BD7 1DP
- Registered places: 69
- Ofsted URN: 302068

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection on 21 August 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

- Quality of education: Outstanding
- Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding
- Personal development: Outstanding
- Leadership and management: Outstanding

Safeguarding effective.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/302068

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since January 1992 (Reference 302068). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/302068)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 21 August 2025). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/302068)
- Registered places: 69 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/302068)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 29 July 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/328341)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Laisteridge Lane, Bradford, BD7 1DP

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.791584,-1.763774

- Station: Bradford Forster Square, 0.6 miles
- Station: Bradford Interchange, 0.6 miles
- 14 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Infirmary Fields, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dixons Music Primary | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Outstanding (June 2022) |  | 0.4 miles |
| All Saints CofE Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Standards maintained (June 2025) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Copthorne Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Report card (January 2026) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (June 2023) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Co-op Academy Princeville | Primary | 2–11 | Good (June 2024) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Rainbow Primary Leadership Academy | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (July 2022) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Dixons Manningham Academy | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (May 2023) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Abbey Green Nursery School | Nursery | 2–4 | Outstanding (December 2023) | yes | 0.7 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Raising Explorers Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/raising-explorers-nursery-2856166) |  |  | 10:00–19:30 | 0.2 miles |
| [Little Horton Nursery Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-horton-nursery-ltd-ey541718) | Good |  | 07:30–18:00 | 0.3 miles |
| [Russell Street Private Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/russell-street-private-day-nursery-ey439425) | Good |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.3 miles |
| [Melbourne Nursery Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/melbourne-nursery-ltd-2720879) | Good |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.3 miles |
| [Shiny Stars Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/shiny-stars-day-nursery-ey358779) | Good |  | 06:00–21:00 | 0.4 miles |
| [A2Zlearning Centre](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/a2zlearning-centre-2793944) | Report card Dec 2025 |  | 07:30–19:30 | 0.5 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is University of Bradford Nursery's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated University of Bradford Nursery Outstanding at its inspection on 21 August 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can University of Bradford Nursery take?

University of Bradford Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 69 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to University of Bradford Nursery?

Bradford Forster Square is the nearest station we know of, 0.6 miles away in a straight line.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/302068)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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