Midland Road Nursery School, Bradford
Midland Road Nursery School is a nursery school for pupils aged 2 to 5 in Bradford. It was rated Outstanding at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in December 2023.
- Ofsted
- Outstanding (2023)
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Midland Road Nursery School in detail
Midland Road Nursery School in its own words
In its own words: "Play is at the heart of our approach to learning. It is the most powerful tool we have to empower and support children to live well, reach their full potential and fulfil their dreams. When children are deeply engrossed in play their learning is sophisticated and complex."
Vision and values (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Who goes there
16.7% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 17.9% speak English as an additional language, according to the 2026 school census.
In 2026, 13 pupils (15.5%) received SEN support and 22 (26.2%) had an education, health and care plan. The most common need among them is speech, language and communication needs.
Midland Road Nursery School has a resourced provision for hearing impairment, autism, multi-sensory impairment and moderate learning difficulties: 10 places, 10 pupils on roll.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Bradford Foster Square Rail Station, about 1160 metres away (roughly a 15-minute walk).
9 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Queens Rd Midland Road, 200 metres away.
The area around the school
Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood Midland Road Nursery School stands in is among the 10% most deprived neighbourhoods in England. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.
In August 2026, police recorded 1001 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and drug offences. That is well above the typical figure around schools in Bradford (404), as is usual near a town centre.
Sources: DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 3 years agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's December 2023 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
This nursery is a truly inclusive community where every child is welcomed and made to feel part of the family. Staff encourage independence from the youngest two-year-olds through everyday activities like collecting coats and making pizza, while developing rich language skills through engaging stories and real-world experiences. Parents appreciate how the school supports children's development across all areas, from physical skills to self-care and healthy choices, preparing them brilliantly for their next stage of learning.
Key Strengths
- Exceptional focus on developing children's communication and language skills through purposeful conversations and enriching experiences like planned visits from owls
- Staff skilfully support all children, including those with SEND, to develop social skills, independence and positive behaviour in a warm, inclusive environment
- Ambitious, well-designed curriculum that is carefully adapted to meet individual needs, with children exceptionally well prepared for the next stage of education
- Regular physical activities and outdoor learning that build children's confidence, resilience, coordination and ability to manage safe risks
- Thoughtfully planned educational visits linked to learning needs, from local parks to train journeys to the seaside, giving parents confidence to explore their community
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with leaders creating an open and positive culture that puts children's interests first.
Extracurricular Activities
Educational visits to local parks, train journeys to nearby towns and cities, seaside trips
Midland Road Nursery School is an outstanding special place where children flourish in a calm, purposeful and high-quality learning environment. Leaders and staff know children and their families exceptionally well, fostering independence, confidence and strong motivation to learn.
At a Glance
16.7%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
Resourced provision: Hearing, Autism, Multi-sensory +1
SEN Provision
No
Special Measures
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby nursery schools
Keep up with Midland Road Nursery School
Getting There
Bus Stops
Free school transport
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You apply to the council where you live. Midland Road Nursery School is in Bradford; for families living there:
- Bradford's school travel policy: Home to school travel and transport policy for children of compulsory school age
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 100
- Fatal
- 1
- Serious
- 32
- Children hurt
- 23
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 100 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: 1 fatal, 32 serious and 67 slight.
23 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 5 on foot, 2 on a bicycle and 16 in a vehicle or otherwise.
18 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included.
The typical figure for schools in Bradford is 30 (the median across 233 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
Commute and house prices
Capacity & Demand
Area Demand Pressure - Bradford
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Bradford
Across Bradford council
Places available
7,308
Applications
7,489
Got 1st preference
78.1%
Got preferred school
94.4%
All secondary applications across Bradford council (2026/27), not just this school.
Inspection History(7)
Ungraded inspection: The school remains Outstanding, but Ofsted raised concerns; its next inspection will be a full graded one.
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
13
SEN Support
22
EHC Plans
41.7%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Midland Road Nursery School has a resourced provision for hearing impairment, autism, multi-sensory impairment and moderate learning difficulties: 10 places, 10 pupils on roll.
Source: GIAS, Department for Education.
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
84
Total Pupils
46
Boys
38
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
5
Teachers
16.8:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£44,711
Mean salary
2026 data
Questions parents ask about Midland Road Nursery School
What is Midland Road Nursery School's Ofsted rating?
Midland Road Nursery School was rated Outstanding at its most recent Ofsted inspection in December 2023.
What is the catchment area for Midland Road Nursery School?
No fixed boundary. When Midland Road Nursery School is oversubscribed, Bradford allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
How many pupils go to Midland Road Nursery School?
Midland Road Nursery School has around 84 pupils on roll. 17% are eligible for free school meals.
Does Midland Road Nursery School have specialist SEN provision?
Midland Road Nursery School has a resourced provision for hearing impairment, autism, multi-sensory impairment and moderate learning difficulties: 10 places, 10 pupils on roll.
How do I apply to Midland Road Nursery School?
Apply through Bradford's coordinated admissions process, naming Midland Road Nursery School on your application. The national closing date in England is 31 October for secondary places and 15 January for primary places, in the year before your child starts.
How many road collisions happen near Midland Road Nursery School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 100 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: 1 fatal, 32 serious and 67 slight. 23 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 5 on foot, 2 on a bicycle and 16 in a vehicle or otherwise. 18 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included. The typical figure for schools in Bradford is 30 (the median across 233 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Midland Road Nursery School?
Midland Road Nursery School is at Bateman Street, Bradford, West Yorkshire, BD8 7DJ.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)