# Nurseries in Kirkwall

We list 2 nurseries in Kirkwall, with 184 registered places. Figures as of November 2026.

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

## At a glance

- Nurseries: 2
- Registered places: 184 (about 92 per nursery)

## Nurseries

| Nursery | Type | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Ages |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Papdale Primary School Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/papdale-primary-school-nursery-cs2003016046) |  | Care Inspectorate inspected 2022 |  |  | from 3 years |
| [Glaitness School Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/glaitness-school-nursery-cs2003016047) |  | Care Inspectorate inspected 2023 |  |  |  |

## Postcode districts

- [KW15](https://toddly.co.uk/nurseries/postcode/kw15.md) (3)

## Neighbouring areas

- [St Ola](https://toddly.co.uk/nurseries/scotland/orkney-islands/st-ola.md) (1)
- [Balfour](https://toddly.co.uk/nurseries/scotland/orkney-islands/balfour.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)
- [Orphir](https://toddly.co.uk/nurseries/scotland/orkney-islands/orphir.md) (1)
- [Stenness](https://toddly.co.uk/nurseries/scotland/orkney-islands/stenness.md) (1)

## Frequently asked questions

### How many nurseries are there in Kirkwall?

We list 2 nurseries in Kirkwall, with 184 registered places between them (as of November 2026).

### Which areas are near Kirkwall?

Neighbouring areas include St Ola, Balfour, East Mainland, South Ronaldsay and Burray and Horraldshay.

## Sources

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

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