# Ness Castle Nursery

Ness Castle Nursery is a nursery at Ness Castle Primary School, Brodie Road, INVERNESS, IV2 6FW, in Ness-side, Highland. It is registered for 110 children and takes children aged from 3 years. Its latest Care Inspectorate grades (from reports published up to January 2026) are: care, play and learning Adequate (3), setting Good (4), leadership Adequate (3) and staff team Adequate (3). The Care Inspectorate gives no overall grade. It is run by Highland Council.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ness-castle-nursery-cs2022000241  
Last checked 30 September 2026.

## At a glance

- Address: Ness Castle Primary School, Brodie Road, INVERNESS, IV2 6FW
- Ages: from 3 years
- Registered places: 110
- Phone: 01463383600
- Run by: [Highland Council](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/highland-council)
- Care Inspectorate service number: CS2022000241

## Care Inspectorate and official records

Its latest Care Inspectorate grades (from reports published up to January 2026) are: care, play and learning Adequate (3), setting Good (4), leadership Adequate (3) and staff team Adequate (3). 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:

- 23 January 2026: Care Inspectorate grades published
- 11 December 2025: Care Inspectorate inspection
- 20 May 2025: Care Inspectorate inspection

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

Official records:

- Care Inspectorate registration: Registered since August 2022 (Reference CS2022000241). Source: Care Inspectorate, checked 30 September 2026 (https://www.careinspectorate.scot/find-care)
- Inspections on record: 2 inspections (latest 11 December 2025). Source: Care Inspectorate, checked 30 September 2026 (https://www.careinspectorate.scot/find-care)
- Registered places: 110 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 and hours: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

- Ages: from 3 years

## Getting there

Address: Ness Castle Primary School, Brodie Road, INVERNESS, IV2 6FW

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=57.443973,-4.253228

- 4 bus stops within 400 m
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Holm Early Learning and Childcare Centre](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/holm-early-learning-and-childcare-centre-cs2003017218) | Care Inspectorate inspected 2022 |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Lochardil Early Learning and Childcare Setting](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/lochardil-early-learning-and-childcare-setting-cs2003017236) | Care Inspectorate inspected 2026 |  |  | 1.2 miles |
| [Busy Bees@ Inverness](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/busy-bees-inverness-cs2003008562) | Care Inspectorate inspected 2026 |  |  | 1.3 miles |
| [Bun-sgoil Ghaidhlig Inbhir Nis](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bun-sgoil-ghaidhlig-inbhir-nis-cs2007144861) | Care Inspectorate inspected 2022 |  |  | 1.3 miles |
| [Cauldeen Primary School Acorn Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/cauldeen-primary-school-acorn-nursery-cs2003017187) | Care Inspectorate inspected 2026 |  |  | 1.7 miles |
| [The Butterfly Rooms](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-butterfly-rooms-cs2019372781) | Care Inspectorate inspected 2022 |  |  | 1.7 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What ages does Ness Castle Nursery take?

Ness Castle Nursery takes children aged from 3 years.

### What are Ness Castle Nursery's Care Inspectorate grades?

Ness Castle Nursery's latest Care Inspectorate grades (from reports published up to January 2026) are: care, play and learning Adequate (3), setting Good (4), leadership Adequate (3) and staff team Adequate (3). The Care Inspectorate gives no overall grade.

### How many children can Ness Castle Nursery take?

Ness Castle Nursery is registered with the Care Inspectorate for up to 110 children at any one time.

### Does Ness Castle 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 Ness Castle Nursery?

Ness Castle Nursery is run by Highland Council, which runs 138 nurseries.

### How do I contact Ness Castle Nursery?

You can call 01463383600.

## Sources

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

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