# Nurseries in Orkney Islands

We list 20 nurseries in Orkney Islands, with 584 registered places. Figures as of November 2026.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nurseries/scotland/orkney-islands  
Updated November 2026.

## At a glance

- Nurseries: 20
- Registered places: 584 (about 29 per nursery)

## Nurseries

| Nursery | Type | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Ages |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Burray Primary School Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/burray-primary-school-nursery-cs2014325610) |  | Care Inspectorate inspected 2018 |  |  | from 3 years |
| [Orphir Community School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/orphir-community-school-cs2003016062) |  | Care Inspectorate inspected 2018 |  |  | from 3 years |
| [Papdale Primary School Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/papdale-primary-school-nursery-cs2003016046) |  | Care Inspectorate inspected 2022 |  |  | from 3 years |
| [Stenness Community School Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/stenness-community-school-nursery-cs2003016049) |  | Care Inspectorate inspected 2026 |  |  | from 3 years |
| [Dounby Community School Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/dounby-community-school-nursery-cs2003016058) |  | Care Inspectorate inspected 2019 |  |  |  |
| [Eday Primary School Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/eday-primary-school-nursery-cs2003016051) |  | Care Inspectorate inspected 2023 |  |  |  |
| [Evie Primary School Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/evie-primary-school-nursery-cs2003016059) |  | Care Inspectorate inspected 2020 |  |  |  |
| [Firth Primary School Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/firth-primary-school-nursery-cs2003016057) |  | Care Inspectorate inspected 2024 |  |  |  |
| [Glaitness School Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/glaitness-school-nursery-cs2003016047) |  | Care Inspectorate inspected 2023 |  |  |  |
| [Hope Primary School Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/hope-primary-school-nursery-cs2003017325) |  | Care Inspectorate inspected 2024 |  |  |  |
| [North Walls Community School Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/north-walls-community-school-nursery-cs2003016393) |  | Care Inspectorate inspected 2020 |  |  |  |
| [Papa Westray School Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/papa-westray-school-nursery-cs2004060211) |  | Care Inspectorate inspected 2026 |  |  |  |
| [Rousay Primary School Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/rousay-primary-school-nursery-cs2003016060) |  | Care Inspectorate inspected 2019 |  |  |  |
| [Sanday Community School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/sanday-community-school-cs2003016053) |  | Care Inspectorate inspected 2017 |  |  |  |
| [Shapinsay Primary School Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/shapinsay-primary-school-nursery-cs2003016056) |  | Care Inspectorate inspected 2019 |  |  |  |
| [St. Andrews Primary School Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/st-andrews-primary-school-nursery-cs2003016061) |  | Care Inspectorate inspected 2023 |  |  |  |
| [Stromness Primary School Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/stromness-primary-school-nursery-cs2003016048) |  | Care Inspectorate inspected 2024 |  |  |  |
| [Stronsay Junior High Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/stronsay-junior-high-nursery-cs2003016052) |  | Care Inspectorate inspected 2024 |  |  |  |
| [The Strynd Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-strynd-nursery-cs2016352895) |  | Care Inspectorate inspected 2020 |  |  |  |
| [Westray Junior High School Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/westray-junior-high-school-nursery-cs2003016055) |  | Care Inspectorate inspected 2025 |  |  |  |

## Areas within Orkney Islands

- [Kirkwall](https://toddly.co.uk/nurseries/scotland/orkney-islands/kirkwall.md) (2)
- [Backaland](https://toddly.co.uk/nurseries/scotland/orkney-islands/backaland.md) (1)
- [Balfour](https://toddly.co.uk/nurseries/scotland/orkney-islands/balfour.md) (1)
- [Broughtown](https://toddly.co.uk/nurseries/scotland/orkney-islands/broughtown.md) (1)
- [Burray Village](https://toddly.co.uk/nurseries/scotland/orkney-islands/burray-village.md) (1)
- [Cairston](https://toddly.co.uk/nurseries/scotland/orkney-islands/cairston.md) (1)
- [Crockness](https://toddly.co.uk/nurseries/scotland/orkney-islands/crockness.md) (1)
- [East Mainland, South Ronaldsay and Burray](https://toddly.co.uk/nurseries/scotland/orkney-islands/east-mainland-south-ronaldsay-and-burray.md) (1)
- [Horraldshay](https://toddly.co.uk/nurseries/scotland/orkney-islands/horraldshay.md) (1)
- [Hourston](https://toddly.co.uk/nurseries/scotland/orkney-islands/hourston.md) (1)
- [North Isles](https://toddly.co.uk/nurseries/scotland/orkney-islands/north-isles.md) (1)
- [Orphir](https://toddly.co.uk/nurseries/scotland/orkney-islands/orphir.md) (1)
- [Pierowall](https://toddly.co.uk/nurseries/scotland/orkney-islands/pierowall.md) (1)
- [Redland](https://toddly.co.uk/nurseries/scotland/orkney-islands/redland.md) (1)
- [Sourin](https://toddly.co.uk/nurseries/scotland/orkney-islands/sourin.md) (1)
- [St Margaret's Hope](https://toddly.co.uk/nurseries/scotland/orkney-islands/st-margarets-hope.md) (1)
- [St Ola](https://toddly.co.uk/nurseries/scotland/orkney-islands/st-ola.md) (1)
- [Stenness](https://toddly.co.uk/nurseries/scotland/orkney-islands/stenness.md) (1)
- [Wardhill](https://toddly.co.uk/nurseries/scotland/orkney-islands/wardhill.md) (1)

## Postcode districts

- [KW15](https://toddly.co.uk/nurseries/postcode/kw15.md) (3)
- [KW16](https://toddly.co.uk/nurseries/postcode/kw16.md) (3)
- [KW17](https://toddly.co.uk/nurseries/postcode/kw17.md) (14)

## Neighbouring areas

- [Moray](https://toddly.co.uk/nurseries/scotland/moray.md) (61)
- [Shetland Islands](https://toddly.co.uk/nurseries/scotland/shetland-islands.md) (22)
- [Highland](https://toddly.co.uk/nurseries/scotland/highland.md) (187)
- [Aberdeenshire](https://toddly.co.uk/nurseries/scotland/aberdeenshire.md) (146)
- [Aberdeen City](https://toddly.co.uk/nurseries/scotland/aberdeen-city.md) (102)
- [Na h-Eileanan Siar](https://toddly.co.uk/nurseries/scotland/na-h-eileanan-siar.md) (20)

## Frequently asked questions

### How many nurseries are there in Orkney Islands?

We list 20 nurseries in Orkney Islands, with 584 registered places between them (as of November 2026).

### Which areas are near Orkney Islands?

Neighbouring areas include Moray, Shetland Islands, Highland and Aberdeenshire.

## Sources

Ofsted register and inspections, nursery websites, Google Maps (ratings only) and DfE data, as dated on each nursery page.

Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
