# Orchard Brae Nursery

Orchard Brae Nursery is a nursery at Orchard Brae School, Howes Road, Aberdeen, AB16 7RW, in Northfield, Aberdeen City. It is registered for 52 children and takes children aged from 3 years. Its latest Care Inspectorate grades (from reports published up to October 2024) are: care, play and learning Very good (5), setting Good (4), leadership Very good (5) and staff team Very good (5). The Care Inspectorate gives no overall grade. It is run by Aberdeen City Council.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/orchard-brae-nursery-cs2011298689  
Last checked 30 September 2026.

## At a glance

- Address: Orchard Brae School, Howes Road, Aberdeen, AB16 7RW
- Ages: from 3 years
- Registered places: 52
- Phone: 01224 788 950
- Run by: [Aberdeen City Council](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/aberdeen-city-council)
- Care Inspectorate service number: CS2011298689

## Care Inspectorate and official records

Its latest Care Inspectorate grades (from reports published up to October 2024) are: care, play and learning Very good (5), setting Good (4), leadership Very good (5) and staff team Very good (5). 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:

- 7 October 2024: Care Inspectorate grades published
- 12 September 2024: Care Inspectorate inspection

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

Official records:

- Care Inspectorate registration: Registered since November 2011 (Reference CS2011298689). Source: Care Inspectorate, checked 30 September 2026 (https://www.careinspectorate.scot/find-care)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 12 September 2024). Source: Care Inspectorate, checked 30 September 2026 (https://www.careinspectorate.scot/find-care)
- Registered places: 52 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: Orchard Brae School, Howes Road, Aberdeen, AB16 7RW

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=57.165031,-2.173929

- 3 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Eric Hendrie Park, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Heathryburn Nursery School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/heathryburn-nursery-school-cs2003014442) | Care Inspectorate inspected 2025 |  |  | under 0.1 miles |
| [Westpark School Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/westpark-school-nursery-cs2008180462) | Care Inspectorate inspected 2018 |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Quarryhill School Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/quarryhill-school-nursery-cs2003014450) | Care Inspectorate inspected 2018 |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Kingsford School Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kingsford-school-nursery-cs2003014455) | Care Inspectorate inspected 2025 |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Brimmond School Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/brimmond-school-nursery-cs2003014414) | Care Inspectorate inspected 2022 |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Middlefield Community Project](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/middlefield-community-project-cs2016345191) | Care Inspectorate inspected 2026 |  |  | 0.8 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What ages does Orchard Brae Nursery take?

Orchard Brae Nursery takes children aged from 3 years.

### What are Orchard Brae Nursery's Care Inspectorate grades?

Orchard Brae Nursery's latest Care Inspectorate grades (from reports published up to October 2024) are: care, play and learning Very good (5), setting Good (4), leadership Very good (5) and staff team Very good (5). The Care Inspectorate gives no overall grade.

### How many children can Orchard Brae Nursery take?

Orchard Brae Nursery is registered with the Care Inspectorate for up to 52 children at any one time.

### Does Orchard Brae 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 Orchard Brae Nursery?

Orchard Brae Nursery is run by Aberdeen City Council, which runs 51 nurseries.

### How do I contact Orchard Brae Nursery?

You can call 01224 788 950.

## Sources

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

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