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Hirst Wood Nursery School

Bradford, BD18 4NJNurseryAges 2–5MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Nov 2023
KS2 Results
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Competition
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About Hirst Wood Nursery School

Hirst Wood Nursery School, a state nursery in Bradford for children aged two to five, holds a Good rating from Ofsted, a grade it has maintained across its two most recent inspections. This places it within the majority of the local authority’s seven nursery schools, six of which are rated Outstanding. While the school itself is not among those top-rated, its consistent Good performance is a solid benchmark for families in the area. The nearest Outstanding nursery, Lilycroft Nursery School, is 3.5 kilometres away, so Hirst Wood represents a strong local option for parents seeking a reliable, well-regarded setting without the commute. With 83 pupils on roll, it is a relatively small school, which can often mean more individual attention for very young children.

Key Details

School TypeNursery (State)
Age Range2 to 5 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressClarence Road, Saltaire, Shipley, Bradford, BD18 4NJ
HeadteacherJayne Taylor
Local AuthorityBradford
Number of Pupils83
Nursery ClassesYes

Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

14 Nov 2023
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Latest monitoring visit (14 Nov 2023): School remains Good

Source: Ofsted, 18 Nov 2014. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

6
Art StudiosMusic RoomsDining HallForest SchoolLibraryChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

4

Sports

DanceSwimming

Clubs & Activities

GardeningEco Club

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

Resourced Provision
Mental HealthSpeech & LanguageResourced Provision

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Hirst Wood Nursery School

Hirst Wood Nursery School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.