# Orphir Community School

Orphir Community School is a nursery at Orphir Primary School, Orphir, Orkney, KW17 2RB, in Orphir, Orkney Islands. It is registered for 15 children and takes children aged from 3 years. Its latest Care Inspectorate grades (from reports published up to October 2018) are: care, play and learning Good (4), setting Good (4), leadership Good (4) and staff team Very good (5). The Care Inspectorate gives no overall grade. It is run by Orkney Islands Council.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/orphir-community-school-cs2003016062  
Last checked 30 September 2026.

## At a glance

- Address: Orphir Primary School, Orphir, Orkney, KW17 2RB
- Ages: from 3 years
- Registered places: 15
- Phone: 01856 811 265
- Run by: [Orkney Islands Council](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/orkney-islands-council)
- Care Inspectorate service number: CS2003016062

## Care Inspectorate and official records

Its latest Care Inspectorate grades (from reports published up to October 2018) are: care, play and learning Good (4), setting Good (4), leadership Good (4) 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:

- 15 October 2018: Care Inspectorate grades published
- 6 September 2018: Care Inspectorate inspection

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

Official records:

- Care Inspectorate registration: Registered since April 2002 (Reference CS2003016062). Source: Care Inspectorate, checked 30 September 2026 (https://www.careinspectorate.scot/find-care)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 6 September 2018). 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 and hours: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

- Ages: from 3 years

## Getting there

Address: Orphir Primary School, Orphir, Orkney, KW17 2RB

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=58.938098,-3.127891

- 4 bus stops within 400 m
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Stenness Community School Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/stenness-community-school-nursery-cs2003016049) | Care Inspectorate inspected 2026 |  |  | 4.4 miles |
| [Firth Primary School Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/firth-primary-school-nursery-cs2003016057) | Care Inspectorate inspected 2024 |  |  | 5.3 miles |
| [Stromness Primary School Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/stromness-primary-school-nursery-cs2003016048) | Care Inspectorate inspected 2024 |  |  | 6.2 miles |
| [Glaitness School Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/glaitness-school-nursery-cs2003016047) | Care Inspectorate inspected 2023 |  |  | 6.4 miles |
| [Papdale Primary School Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/papdale-primary-school-nursery-cs2003016046) | Care Inspectorate inspected 2022 |  |  | 7.0 miles |
| [The Strynd Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-strynd-nursery-cs2016352895) | Care Inspectorate inspected 2020 |  |  | 7.3 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What ages does Orphir Community School take?

Orphir Community School takes children aged from 3 years.

### What are Orphir Community School's Care Inspectorate grades?

Orphir Community School's latest Care Inspectorate grades (from reports published up to October 2018) are: care, play and learning Good (4), setting Good (4), leadership Good (4) and staff team Very good (5). The Care Inspectorate gives no overall grade.

### How many children can Orphir Community School take?

Orphir Community School is registered with the Care Inspectorate for up to 15 children at any one time.

### Does Orphir Community School 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 Orphir Community School?

Orphir Community School is run by Orkney Islands Council, which runs 20 nurseries.

### How do I contact Orphir Community School?

You can call 01856 811 265.

## Sources

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

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