# Helmsdale Primary School Nursery

Helmsdale Primary School Nursery is a nursery at Helmsdale Primary School, Old Caithness Road, Helmsdale, KW8 6JW, in East Helmsdale, Highland. It is registered for 15 children. Its latest Care Inspectorate grades (from reports published up to September 2024) are: care, play and learning Good (4), setting Good (4), leadership Good (4) and staff team Good (4). The Care Inspectorate gives no overall grade. It is run by Highland Council.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/helmsdale-primary-school-nursery-cs2003017214  
Last checked 30 September 2026.

## At a glance

- Address: Helmsdale Primary School, Old Caithness Road, Helmsdale, KW8 6JW
- Registered places: 15
- Phone: 01431 821 244
- Run by: [Highland Council](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/highland-council)
- Care Inspectorate service number: CS2003017214

## Care Inspectorate and official records

Its latest Care Inspectorate grades (from reports published up to September 2024) are: care, play and learning Good (4), setting Good (4), leadership Good (4) and staff team Good (4). 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:

- 18 September 2024: Care Inspectorate grades published
- 21 June 2024: Care Inspectorate inspection

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

Official records:

- Care Inspectorate registration: Registered since April 2002 (Reference CS2003017214). Source: Care Inspectorate, checked 30 September 2026 (https://www.careinspectorate.scot/find-care)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 21 June 2024). Source: Care Inspectorate, checked 30 September 2026 (https://www.careinspectorate.scot/find-care)
- Registered places: 15 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, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Helmsdale Primary School, Old Caithness Road, Helmsdale, KW8 6JW

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=58.118783,-3.651490

- Station: Helmsdale, 0.3 miles
- 5 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Couper Park, 0.2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Dunbeath Early Learning and Childcare Service](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/dunbeath-early-learning-and-childcare-service-cs2017361164) | Care Inspectorate inspected 2019 |  |  | 10 miles |
| [Brora Primary School Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/brora-primary-school-nursery-cs2003017179) | Care Inspectorate inspected 2017 |  |  | 11 miles |
| [Sutherland Stepping Stones Childrens Centre](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/sutherland-stepping-stones-childrens-centre-cs2010278954) | Care Inspectorate inspected 2026 |  |  | 11 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

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

Helmsdale Primary School Nursery's latest Care Inspectorate grades (from reports published up to September 2024) are: care, play and learning Good (4), setting Good (4), leadership Good (4) and staff team Good (4). The Care Inspectorate gives no overall grade.

### How many children can Helmsdale Primary School Nursery take?

Helmsdale Primary School Nursery is registered with the Care Inspectorate for up to 15 children at any one time.

### Does Helmsdale 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 Helmsdale Primary School Nursery?

Helmsdale Primary School Nursery is run by Highland Council, which runs 138 nurseries.

### What is the nearest station to Helmsdale Primary School Nursery?

Helmsdale is the nearest station we know of, 0.3 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Helmsdale Primary School Nursery?

You can call 01431 821 244.

## Sources

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

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