# George Heriot's School

George Heriot's School is a nursery at Lauriston Place, Edinburgh, EH3 9EQ, in Old Town, City of Edinburgh. It is registered for 40 children and takes children aged from 3 years. Its latest Care Inspectorate grades (from reports published up to April 2019) are: care, play and learning Excellent (6), setting Excellent (6), leadership Excellent (6) and staff team Excellent (6). The Care Inspectorate gives no overall grade.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/george-heriots-school-cs2003017027  
Last checked 30 September 2026.

## At a glance

- Address: Lauriston Place, Edinburgh, EH3 9EQ
- Ages: from 3 years
- Registered places: 40
- Phone: 01312 297 263
- Care Inspectorate service number: CS2003017027

## Care Inspectorate and official records

Its latest Care Inspectorate grades (from reports published up to April 2019) are: care, play and learning Excellent (6), setting Excellent (6), 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:

- 25 April 2019: Care Inspectorate grades published
- 19 March 2019: Care Inspectorate inspection

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

Official records:

- Care Inspectorate registration: Registered since April 2002 (Reference CS2003017027). Source: Care Inspectorate, checked 30 September 2026 (https://www.careinspectorate.scot/find-care)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 19 March 2019). Source: Care Inspectorate, checked 30 September 2026 (https://www.careinspectorate.scot/find-care)
- Registered places: 40 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Care Inspectorate, checked 30 September 2026 (https://www.careinspectorate.scot/find-care)
- Food hygiene inspection (FHIS): Pass (inspected 2 April 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/145111)
- 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: Lauriston Place, Edinburgh, EH3 9EQ

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=55.945909,-3.194676

- Station: Princes Street (Edinburgh Trams), 0.4 miles
- Station: Edinburgh, 0.5 miles
- Station: West End - Princes Street (Edinburgh Trams), 0.7 miles
- 25 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: The Meadows, 0.1 miles
- Park: West Princes Street Gardens, 0.2 miles
- Park: East Princes Street Gardens, 0.3 miles
- Park: Bruntsfield Links, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Ivy Kindergarten @ The Meadows](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ivy-kindergarten-the-meadows-cs2024000206) | Care Inspectorate inspected 2026 |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Cowgate Under 5's](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/cowgate-under-5s-cs2003013983) | Care Inspectorate inspected 2024 |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [St. Leonards Nursery School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/st-leonards-nursery-school-cs2003017056) | Care Inspectorate inspected 2026 |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Hope Cottage Nursery School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/hope-cottage-nursery-school-cs2003015864) | Care Inspectorate inspected 2017 |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Tollcross Early Years Campus](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/tollcross-early-years-campus-cs2003017041) | Care Inspectorate inspected 2024 |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Meadows Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/meadows-nursery-cs2018371940) | Care Inspectorate inspected 2023 |  |  | 0.5 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What ages does George Heriot's School take?

George Heriot's School takes children aged from 3 years.

### What are George Heriot's School's Care Inspectorate grades?

George Heriot's School's latest Care Inspectorate grades (from reports published up to April 2019) are: care, play and learning Excellent (6), setting Excellent (6), leadership Excellent (6) and staff team Excellent (6). The Care Inspectorate gives no overall grade.

### How many children can George Heriot's School take?

George Heriot's School is registered with the Care Inspectorate for up to 40 children at any one time.

### Does George Heriot's School 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 George Heriot's School?

Princes Street (Edinburgh Trams) is the nearest station we know of, 0.4 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact George Heriot's School?

You can call 01312 297 263.

## Sources

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

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