# Arniston Playgroup - Gorebridge

Arniston Playgroup - Gorebridge is a sessional pre-school at Stobhill Primary School, 1 Bonnybank Road, Gorebridge, EH23 4DT, in Gorebridge, Midlothian. It is registered for 16 children. Its latest Care Inspectorate grades (from reports published up to February 2020) are: care, play and learning Very good (5), setting Good (4), leadership Good (4) and staff team Very good (5). The Care Inspectorate gives no overall grade.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/arniston-playgroup-gorebridge-cs2007151087  
Last checked 30 September 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: Stobhill Primary School, 1 Bonnybank Road, Gorebridge, EH23 4DT
- Registered places: 16
- Care Inspectorate service number: CS2007151087

## Care Inspectorate and official records

Its latest Care Inspectorate grades (from reports published up to February 2020) are: care, play and learning Very good (5), setting Good (4), leadership Good (4) and staff team Very good (5). The Care Inspectorate gives no overall grade.

The Care Inspectorate gives each area its own grade: 6 Excellent, 5 Very good, 4 Good, 3 Adequate, 2 Weak, 1 Unsatisfactory. There is no overall grade, and we never make one up. A key question keeps its grade until an inspection grades it again, so the grades can come from different inspections.

Inspection history:

- 25 February 2020: Care Inspectorate grades published
- 15 January 2020: Care Inspectorate inspection

Report: https://www.careinspectorate.scot/find-care

Official records:

- Care Inspectorate registration: Registered since April 2008 (Reference CS2007151087). Source: Care Inspectorate, checked 30 September 2026 (https://www.careinspectorate.scot/find-care)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 15 January 2020). Source: Care Inspectorate, checked 30 September 2026 (https://www.careinspectorate.scot/find-care)
- Registered places: 16 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Care Inspectorate, checked 30 September 2026 (https://www.careinspectorate.scot/find-care)
- Who runs it: Voluntary or not-for-profit provider. Source: Care Inspectorate, checked 30 September 2026 (https://www.careinspectorate.scot/find-care)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Stobhill Primary School, 1 Bonnybank Road, Gorebridge, EH23 4DT

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=55.845306,-3.042550

- Station: Gorebridge, 0.4 miles
- 17 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Auld Gala Park, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.5 miles

NaPTAN, Department for Transport, checked 13 November 2026 · © OpenStreetMap contributors, checked 13 November 2026.

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

When to apply: https://toddly.co.uk/when-to-apply-for-nursery

## Ratings


## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Inspection | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Stobhill Primary School Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/stobhill-primary-school-nursery-cs2007157161) | Care Inspectorate inspected 2020 |  |  | under 0.1 miles |
| [St. Andrew's RC Primary Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/st-andrews-rc-primary-nursery-cs2003016004) | Care Inspectorate inspected 2020 |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Busy Bees at Newbyres](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/busy-bees-at-newbyres-cs2015339700) | Care Inspectorate inspected 2026 |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Gorebridge Primary School Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/gorebridge-primary-school-nursery-cs2007157189) | Care Inspectorate inspected 2019 |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Gore Glen Primary School Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/gore-glen-primary-school-nursery-cs2016347684) | Care Inspectorate inspected 2026 |  |  | 0.9 miles |
| [Newtongrange Primary School Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/newtongrange-primary-school-nursery-cs2003016403) | Care Inspectorate inspected 2026 |  |  | 1.7 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What are Arniston Playgroup - Gorebridge's Care Inspectorate grades?

Arniston Playgroup - Gorebridge's latest Care Inspectorate grades (from reports published up to February 2020) are: care, play and learning Very good (5), setting Good (4), leadership Good (4) and staff team Very good (5). The Care Inspectorate gives no overall grade.

### How many children can Arniston Playgroup - Gorebridge take?

Arniston Playgroup - Gorebridge is registered with the Care Inspectorate for up to 16 children at any one time.

### Does Arniston Playgroup - Gorebridge offer funded childcare?

In Scotland, all 3 and 4-year-olds, and eligible 2-year-olds, can get 1,140 hours a year of funded early learning and childcare at a funded provider. Ask the nursery which funded places it has.

### What is the nearest station to Arniston Playgroup - Gorebridge?

Gorebridge is the nearest station we know of, 0.4 miles away in a straight line.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Care Inspectorate, as of 30 September 2026 (https://www.careinspectorate.scot/find-care)

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