Strong Close Nursery School, based in Keighley, provides nursery education, serving pupils aged 2 to 5. The school is a local authority nursery school and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school.
Strong Close Nursery School currently has around 114 pupils on roll. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 57.9% boys and 42.1% girls. Around 8.8% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The school has a diverse intake across different backgrounds and needs.
The school also includes resourced provision, supporting 29 pupils.
The majority of pupils are from a pakistani background (61.4%). white british pupils make up about 22.8%
Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | Airedale Road, Keighley, BD21 4LW |
| Website: | www.strongclosenscc.co.uk |
| Telephone: | 01535605272 |
| School Type: | Local authority nursery school |
| Education phase: | Nursery |
| Local authority: | Bradford |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs Helen Jones |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 107185 |
Ofsted inspection date: 24/06/2025
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 2 - 5 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | |
| Number of Pupils: | 114 |
| Number of Boys: | 66 |
| Number of Girls: | 48 |
| Pakistani | 61.40% | 70 |
| White British | 22.80% | 26 |
| Other Mixed | 5.30% | 6 |
| Bangladeshi | 3.50% | 4 |
| Other White | 2.60% | 3 |
| White and Asian | 2.60% | 3 |
| African | 1.80% | 2 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Black | 0.00% | 0 |
| Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| Chinese | 0.00% | 0 |
| Indian | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Asian | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| White and Black African | 0.00% | 0 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Unclassified | 0.00% | 0 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Strong Close Nursery School Airedale Road , BD21 4LW | - not rated | 0 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eastwood Community School Victoria Avenue , BD21 3JL | - not rated | 1,035 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Eastwood Community School Victoria Avenue , BD21 3JL | 3out of 4 | 1,035 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Riddlesden St Mary's CofE Primary School Grange Road , Riddlesden BD20 5AB | 3out of 4 | 1,075 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Long Lee Primary School Cherry Tree Rise , Long Lee BD21 4RU | 3out of 4 | 1,134 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Parkwood Primary School Parkwood Street , BD21 4QH | - not rated | 1,232 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Holy Family Catholic School Spring Gardens Lane , BD20 6LH | - not rated | 2,184 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Holy Family Catholic School, a Voluntary Academy Spring Gardens Lane , BD20 6LH | - not rated | 2,214 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Carlton Keighley Green Head Road , Utley BD20 6EB | 3out of 4 | 2,454 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenhead High School Greenhead Road , Utley BD20 6EB | - not rated | 2,454 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grange Middle School Grange Road , Riddlesden BD20 5AB | - not rated | 867 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Swire Smith Middle School Cherry Tree Rise , Long Lee BD21 4RU | - not rated | 1,134 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Highfield Middle School Spencer Street , BD21 2QQ | - not rated | 2,140 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ryshworth Middle School Morton Lane , Crossflatts BD16 2EP | - not rated | 2,905 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Calversyke Middle School School Road , Guardhouse BD22 6JG | - not rated | 2,985 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Keighley College Cavendish Street , BD21 3DF | - not rated | 1,511 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Keighley Preparatory School West Cliffe , Skipton Road BD21 2TA | - not rated | 1,581 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| West Cliffe School 206 Skipton Road , BD21 2TA | - not rated | 1,581 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beechcliffe Special School Green Head Road , Utley BD20 6ED | 3out of 4 | 2,402 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Beechcliffe Special School Green Head Road , Utley BD20 6ED | - not rated | 2,402 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Branshaw School Oakworth Road , BD21 1QX | - not rated | 2,414 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.