# Cornbank St. James' Primary School Nursery

Cornbank St. James' Primary School Nursery is a nursery at 34 Marchburn Drive, Penicuik, EH26 9HE, in Cornbank, Midlothian. It is registered for 64 children and takes children aged from 3 years. Its latest Care Inspectorate grades (from reports published up to December 2024) 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. It is run by Midlothian Council.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/cornbank-st-james-primary-school-nursery-cs2003017288  
Last checked 30 September 2026.

## At a glance

- Address: 34 Marchburn Drive, Penicuik, EH26 9HE
- Ages: from 3 years
- Registered places: 64
- Phone: 0131 392 1930
- Run by: [Midlothian Council](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/midlothian-council)
- Care Inspectorate service number: CS2003017288

## Care Inspectorate and official records

Its latest Care Inspectorate grades (from reports published up to December 2024) 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:

- 11 December 2024: Care Inspectorate grades published
- 7 November 2024: Care Inspectorate inspection

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

Official records:

- Care Inspectorate registration: Registered since April 2002 (Reference CS2003017288). Source: Care Inspectorate, checked 30 September 2026 (https://www.careinspectorate.scot/find-care)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 7 November 2024). Source: Care Inspectorate, checked 30 September 2026 (https://www.careinspectorate.scot/find-care)
- Registered places: 64 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: 34 Marchburn Drive, Penicuik, EH26 9HE

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=55.829998,-3.239012

- 8 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Angle Park, 0.5 miles
- Park: Penicuik Pétanque Club piste, 0.5 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Sacred Heart Primary School Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/sacred-heart-primary-school-nursery-cs2003016407) | Care Inspectorate inspected 2026 |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Pinocchio's Nursery - Penicuik](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/pinocchios-nursery-penicuik-cs2005087930) | Care Inspectorate inspected 2021 |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Penicuik Family Learning Centre](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/penicuik-family-learning-centre-cs2003013336) | Care Inspectorate inspected 2025 |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Cuiken Primary School Nursery Class](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/cuiken-primary-school-nursery-class-cs2003016005) | Care Inspectorate inspected 2026 |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Strathesk Primary School Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/strathesk-primary-school-nursery-cs2007157181) | Care Inspectorate inspected 2020 |  |  | 1.0 miles |
| [Mauricewood Primary School Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/mauricewood-primary-school-nursery-cs2003016006) | Care Inspectorate inspected 2026 |  |  | 1.2 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What ages does Cornbank St. James' Primary School Nursery take?

Cornbank St. James' Primary School Nursery takes children aged from 3 years.

### What are Cornbank St. James' Primary School Nursery's Care Inspectorate grades?

Cornbank St. James' Primary School Nursery's latest Care Inspectorate grades (from reports published up to December 2024) 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 Cornbank St. James' Primary School Nursery take?

Cornbank St. James' Primary School Nursery is registered with the Care Inspectorate for up to 64 children at any one time.

### Does Cornbank St. James' 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 Cornbank St. James' Primary School Nursery?

Cornbank St. James' Primary School Nursery is run by Midlothian Council, which runs 30 nurseries.

### How do I contact Cornbank St. James' Primary School Nursery?

You can call 0131 392 1930.

## Sources

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

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