# Bell's Brae Primary School Nursery

Bell's Brae Primary School Nursery is a nursery at Gilbertson Road, Lerwick, Shetland, ZE1 0QJ, in Lerwick, Shetland Islands. It is registered for 65 children and takes children aged from 3 years. Its latest Care Inspectorate grades (from reports published up to October 2025) are: care, play and learning Very good (5), setting Good (4), leadership Very good (5) and staff team Very good (5). The Care Inspectorate gives no overall grade. It is run by Shetland Islands Council.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bells-brae-primary-school-nursery-cs2003016115  
Last checked 30 September 2026.

## At a glance

- Address: Gilbertson Road, Lerwick, Shetland, ZE1 0QJ
- Ages: from 3 years
- Registered places: 65
- Phone: 01595 743 720
- Run by: [Shetland Islands Council](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/shetland-islands-council)
- Care Inspectorate service number: CS2003016115

## Care Inspectorate and official records

Its latest Care Inspectorate grades (from reports published up to October 2025) are: care, play and learning Very good (5), setting Good (4), leadership Very good (5) 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:

- 10 October 2025: Care Inspectorate grades published
- 16 September 2025: Care Inspectorate inspection

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

Official records:

- Care Inspectorate registration: Registered since April 2002 (Reference CS2003016115). Source: Care Inspectorate, checked 30 September 2026 (https://www.careinspectorate.scot/find-care)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 16 September 2025). Source: Care Inspectorate, checked 30 September 2026 (https://www.careinspectorate.scot/find-care)
- Registered places: 65 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: Run by the council. Source: Care Inspectorate, checked 30 September 2026 (https://www.careinspectorate.scot/find-care)

## Fees

Fees and hours: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

- Ages: from 3 years

## Getting there

Address: Gilbertson Road, Lerwick, Shetland, ZE1 0QJ

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=60.152314,-1.155405

- 17 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Gilbertson Park, 0.1 miles
- Park: King Harald Street Playpark, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Lerwick Early Learning and Childcare](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/lerwick-early-learning-and-childcare-cs2003009584) | Care Inspectorate inspected 2025 |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Peerie Foxes Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/peerie-foxes-ltd-cs2019374246) | Care Inspectorate inspected 2026 |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Sound Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/sound-nursery-cs2003054387) | Care Inspectorate inspected 2022 |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Tingwall Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/tingwall-nursery-cs2020381186) | Care Inspectorate inspected 2022 |  |  | 3.5 miles |
| [Scalloway Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/scalloway-nursery-cs2003017388) | Care Inspectorate inspected 2023 |  |  | 4.1 miles |
| [Hame Fae Hame](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/hame-fae-hame-cs2025000003) | Care Inspectorate: no grades yet |  |  | 4.1 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What ages does Bell's Brae Primary School Nursery take?

Bell's Brae Primary School Nursery takes children aged from 3 years.

### What are Bell's Brae Primary School Nursery's Care Inspectorate grades?

Bell's Brae Primary School Nursery's latest Care Inspectorate grades (from reports published up to October 2025) are: care, play and learning Very good (5), setting Good (4), leadership Very good (5) and staff team Very good (5). The Care Inspectorate gives no overall grade.

### How many children can Bell's Brae Primary School Nursery take?

Bell's Brae Primary School Nursery is registered with the Care Inspectorate for up to 65 children at any one time.

### Does Bell's Brae Primary School Nursery 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.

### Who runs Bell's Brae Primary School Nursery?

Bell's Brae Primary School Nursery is run by Shetland Islands Council, which runs 19 nurseries.

### How do I contact Bell's Brae Primary School Nursery?

You can call 01595 743 720.

## Sources

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

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