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Hirst Wood Nursery School Catchment Area

Reviewed by the catchment.school editorial team · Last updated 15 March 2026

Hirst Wood Nursery School is a local authority nursery nursery school in Shipley, Bradford , serving pupils aged 2-5, with 83 pupils. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby nursery schools below.

2-5

Age range

83

Pupils

Good

Ofsted 2014

Hirst Wood Nursery School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Hirst Wood Nursery School?

The catchment area for Hirst Wood Nursery School is the geographic zone Bradford uses to prioritise admissions when this nursery school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and siblings. Bradford publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

The catchment area for Hirst Wood Nursery School is set by Bradford and reviewed annually. Children living within the catchment boundary receive priority consideration when applications exceed the number of available places.

The official admissions policy, including the catchment boundary map, is published by Bradford before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

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Hirst Wood Nursery School: School Information

Full address
Clarence Road, Shipley, BD18 4NJ
Local authority
Bradford
School type
Local authority nursery school
Phase of education
Nursery
Age range
2-5 years
DfE URN
107186

Nearest nursery schools by distance

These are the nursery schools closest to Hirst Wood Nursery School by straight-line distance, including ones across a town or council boundary. Distance is not the same as being in catchment: always check each school's own admissions policy for its actual boundary.

Frequently Asked Questions: Hirst Wood Nursery School

What is the catchment area for Hirst Wood Nursery School?

The catchment area for Hirst Wood Nursery School is the geographic zone Bradford uses to prioritise admissions when this nursery school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and siblings. Bradford publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is Hirst Wood Nursery School oversubscribed?

Hirst Wood Nursery School has a capacity of N/A places and currently has 83 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Bradford.

What is the admissions policy for Hirst Wood Nursery School?

Admission to Hirst Wood Nursery School is managed by Bradford. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.

What age range does Hirst Wood Nursery School cover?

Hirst Wood Nursery School is a nursery school in Shipley, Bradford, serving pupils aged 2-5. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Hirst Wood Nursery School?

Hirst Wood Nursery School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2014. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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