# Hill of Banchory School Nursery

Hill of Banchory School Nursery is a nursery at Hill of Banchory South, Banchory, AB31 5ZT, in Upper Lochton, Aberdeenshire. It is registered for 60 children. Its latest Care Inspectorate grades (from reports published up to February 2023) are: care, play and learning Very good (5), setting Very good (5), leadership Good (4) and staff team Good (4). The Care Inspectorate gives no overall grade. It is run by Aberdeenshire Council.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/hill-of-banchory-school-nursery-cs2005113688  
Last checked 30 September 2026.

## At a glance

- Address: Hill of Banchory South, Banchory, AB31 5ZT
- Registered places: 60
- Phone: 01330 823 351
- Run by: [Aberdeenshire Council](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/aberdeenshire-council)
- Care Inspectorate service number: CS2005113688

## Care Inspectorate and official records

Its latest Care Inspectorate grades (from reports published up to February 2023) are: care, play and learning Very good (5), setting Very good (5), 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:

- 28 February 2023: Care Inspectorate grades published
- 18 January 2023: Care Inspectorate inspection

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

Official records:

- Care Inspectorate registration: Registered since February 2006 (Reference CS2005113688). Source: Care Inspectorate, checked 30 September 2026 (https://www.careinspectorate.scot/find-care)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 18 January 2023). Source: Care Inspectorate, checked 30 September 2026 (https://www.careinspectorate.scot/find-care)
- Registered places: 60 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: Hill of Banchory South, Banchory, AB31 5ZT

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=57.057745,-2.478084

- 11 bus stops within 400 m
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Woodlands Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/woodlands-nursery-cs2009228582) | Care Inspectorate inspected 2023 |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Thrive Banchory Riverview](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/thrive-banchory-riverview-cs2004078050) | Care Inspectorate inspected 2025 |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Banchory Primary School Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/banchory-primary-school-nursery-cs2003016308) | Care Inspectorate inspected 2025 |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Crossroads Nursery - Banchory](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/crossroads-nursery-banchory-cs2003015747) | Care Inspectorate inspected 2026 |  |  | 2.8 miles |
| [Drumoak Primary School Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/drumoak-primary-school-nursery-cs2016348766) | Care Inspectorate inspected 2023 |  |  | 5.3 miles |
| [Echt School Nursery Class](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/echt-school-nursery-class-cs2003015701) | Care Inspectorate inspected 2022 |  |  | 6.0 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What are Hill of Banchory School Nursery's Care Inspectorate grades?

Hill of Banchory School Nursery's latest Care Inspectorate grades (from reports published up to February 2023) are: care, play and learning Very good (5), setting Very good (5), leadership Good (4) and staff team Good (4). The Care Inspectorate gives no overall grade.

### How many children can Hill of Banchory School Nursery take?

Hill of Banchory School Nursery is registered with the Care Inspectorate for up to 60 children at any one time.

### Does Hill of Banchory 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 Hill of Banchory School Nursery?

Hill of Banchory School Nursery is run by Aberdeenshire Council, which runs 81 nurseries.

### How do I contact Hill of Banchory School Nursery?

You can call 01330 823 351.

## Sources

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

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