Lilycroft Nursery School, Bradford
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 4 years agoOverall
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
Lilycroft Nursery creates an exciting, safe environment where children get an exceptional start and make outstanding progress. Staff are highly skilled at observing and challenging children's learning through quality interactions and open-ended activities. The school has dramatically improved reading outcomes, especially for boys, through creative approaches including outdoor learning and engaging resources like superhero books.
Key Strengths
- Outstanding progress in reading and phonics, particularly for boys and the least and most able children
- Exceptional outdoor provision that builds children's confidence, collaboration and risk-taking skills
- Highly effective support for children eligible for early years pupil premium funding, helping them make good and better progress
- Skilful teaching with high-quality adult interactions that challenge children's thinking
- Strong home-school relationships with frequent opportunities for staff and parents to communicate
Areas for Improvement
- School website does not fully meet statutory publication requirements
- Impact statement for early years pupil premium funding not published online
- School complaints procedure and charging/remissions policy not uploaded to website
Safeguarding
Safeguarding is effective, with vigilant leadership and staff who take prompt action on concerns, keep comprehensive risk assessments, and ensure children understand how to take measured risks safely.
Lilycroft Nursery School continues to be outstanding, with leadership that has maintained high-quality education for three and four-year-olds while managing significant change effectively.
At a Glance
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Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
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Avg class size
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Total classes
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
Area Demand Pressure - Bradford
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Admissions Demand - Bradford
Places available
7,315
Applications
7,685
Got 1st preference
77.4%
Got preferred school
93.7%
Secondary admissions across Bradford (2025/26)
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