# George Watson's College George Watson's College is a nursery at Lower Primary Building, 67-71 Colinton Road, Edinburgh, EH10 5EG, in Merchiston, City of Edinburgh. It is registered for 112 children and takes children aged from 3 years. Its latest Care Inspectorate grades (from reports published up to February 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. It is run by The Merchant Company Education Board. Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/george-watsons-college-cs2003016179 Last checked 30 September 2026. ## At a glance - Address: Lower Primary Building, 67-71 Colinton Road, Edinburgh, EH10 5EG - Ages: from 3 years - Registered places: 112 - Phone: 01314 477 931 - Run by: [The Merchant Company Education Board](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/the-merchant-company-education-board) - Care Inspectorate service number: CS2003016179 ## Care Inspectorate and official records Its latest Care Inspectorate grades (from reports published up to February 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: - 21 February 2019: Care Inspectorate grades published - 19 November 2018: Care Inspectorate inspection Report: https://www.careinspectorate.scot/find-care Official records: - Care Inspectorate registration: Registered since April 2002 (Reference CS2003016179). Source: Care Inspectorate, checked 30 September 2026 (https://www.careinspectorate.scot/find-care) - Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 19 November 2018). Source: Care Inspectorate, checked 30 September 2026 (https://www.careinspectorate.scot/find-care) - Registered places: 112 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 27 August 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/145143) - 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: Lower Primary Building, 67-71 Colinton Road, Edinburgh, EH10 5EG Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=55.930004,-3.217682 - 5 bus stops within 400 m - Park: Morningside Park, 0.4 miles - Park: Harrison Park West, 0.4 miles - Park: Harrison Park East, 0.4 miles - Playground: Playground, 0.4 miles - Playground: Playground, 0.5 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 | |---|---|---|---|---| | [Thrive Gillsland Manor House](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/thrive-gillsland-manor-house-cs2015336532) | Care Inspectorate inspected 2026 | | | under 0.1 miles | | [Thrive Teviot House Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/thrive-teviot-house-nursery-cs2015336531) | Care Inspectorate inspected 2025 | | | 0.2 miles | | [Edinburgh Steiner School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/edinburgh-steiner-school-cs2003016178) | Care Inspectorate inspected 2022 | | | 0.3 miles | | [St. Peter's R.C. Primary School Nursery Class](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/st-peters-r-c-primary-school-nursery-class-cs2003017381) | Care Inspectorate inspected 2018 | | | 0.4 miles | | [Childsplay Childrens Nursery Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/childsplay-childrens-nursery-limited-cs2012307981) | Care Inspectorate inspected 2019 | | | 0.4 miles | | [Holy Corner Community Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/holy-corner-community-playgroup-cs2003011945) | Care Inspectorate inspected 2019 | | | 0.4 miles | ## Frequently asked questions ### What ages does George Watson's College take? George Watson's College takes children aged from 3 years. ### What are George Watson's College's Care Inspectorate grades? George Watson's College's latest Care Inspectorate grades (from reports published up to February 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 Watson's College take? George Watson's College is registered with the Care Inspectorate for up to 112 children at any one time. ### Does George Watson's College 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 George Watson's College? George Watson's College is run by The Merchant Company Education Board, which runs 2 nurseries. ### What is the nearest station to George Watson's College? Slateford is the nearest station we know of, 1.0 miles away in a straight line. ### How do I contact George Watson's College? You can call 01314 477 931. ## Sources - Registration and inspections: Care Inspectorate, as of 30 September 2026 (https://www.careinspectorate.scot/find-care) Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.