# ESMS Junior School Nursery

ESMS Junior School Nursery is a nursery at Easter Ravelston, Ravelston, Edinburgh, EH4 3NT, in Ravelston, City of Edinburgh. It is registered for 160 children and takes children aged from 3 years. Its latest Care Inspectorate grades (from reports published up to September 2020) are: care, play and learning Very good (5), setting Very good (5), leadership Excellent (6) and staff team Excellent (6). The Care Inspectorate gives no overall grade. It is run by The Merchant Company Education Board.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/esms-junior-school-nursery-cs2003017044  
Last checked 30 September 2026.

## At a glance

- Address: Easter Ravelston, Ravelston, Edinburgh, EH4 3NT
- Ages: from 3 years
- Registered places: 160
- Phone: 0131 347 5777
- Run by: [The Merchant Company Education Board](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/the-merchant-company-education-board)
- Care Inspectorate service number: CS2003017044

## Care Inspectorate and official records

Its latest Care Inspectorate grades (from reports published up to September 2020) are: care, play and learning Very good (5), setting Very good (5), leadership Excellent (6) and staff team Excellent (6). 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:

- 24 September 2020: Care Inspectorate grades published
- 11 March 2020: Care Inspectorate inspection

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

Official records:

- Care Inspectorate registration: Registered since April 2002 (Reference CS2003017044). Source: Care Inspectorate, checked 30 September 2026 (https://www.careinspectorate.scot/find-care)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 11 March 2020). Source: Care Inspectorate, checked 30 September 2026 (https://www.careinspectorate.scot/find-care)
- Registered places: 160 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 and hours: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

- Ages: from 3 years

## Getting there

Address: Easter Ravelston, Ravelston, Edinburgh, EH4 3NT

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=55.952856,-3.254209

- 4 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Ravelston Park, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Ravelston Play Area, 0.2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Blackhall Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/blackhall-nursery-cs2009229790) | Care Inspectorate inspected 2025 |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Bright Sparks Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bright-sparks-nursery-cs2015335199) | Care Inspectorate inspected 2026 |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Bright Sparks](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bright-sparks-cs2004056921) | Care Inspectorate inspected 2023 |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Wildflower Murrayfield Day Nursery & Pre-school](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/wildflower-murrayfield-day-nursery-and-pre-school-cs2017356426) | Care Inspectorate inspected 2025 |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Ferryhill Primary School Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ferryhill-primary-school-nursery-cs2003017025) | Care Inspectorate inspected 2023 |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [The Montessori Nursery School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-montessori-nursery-school-cs2017358695) | Care Inspectorate inspected 2026 |  |  | 0.8 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What ages does ESMS Junior School Nursery take?

ESMS Junior School Nursery takes children aged from 3 years.

### What are ESMS Junior School Nursery's Care Inspectorate grades?

ESMS Junior School Nursery's latest Care Inspectorate grades (from reports published up to September 2020) are: care, play and learning Very good (5), setting Very good (5), leadership Excellent (6) and staff team Excellent (6). The Care Inspectorate gives no overall grade.

### How many children can ESMS Junior School Nursery take?

ESMS Junior School Nursery is registered with the Care Inspectorate for up to 160 children at any one time.

### Does ESMS Junior 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 ESMS Junior School Nursery?

ESMS Junior School Nursery is run by The Merchant Company Education Board, which runs 2 nurseries.

### What is the nearest station to ESMS Junior School Nursery?

Murrayfield Stadium (Edinburgh Trams) is the nearest station we know of, 1.0 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact ESMS Junior School Nursery?

You can call 0131 347 5777.

## Sources

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

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