# Papdale Primary School Nursery

Papdale Primary School Nursery is a nursery at Papdale Primary School, Willow Road, Kirkwall, KW15 1PJ, in Kirkwall, Orkney Islands. It is registered for 94 children and takes children aged from 3 years. Its latest Care Inspectorate grades (from reports published up to August 2022) are: care, play and learning Very good (5), setting Very good (5), leadership Excellent (6) 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/papdale-primary-school-nursery-cs2003016046  
Last checked 30 September 2026.

## At a glance

- Address: Papdale Primary School, Willow Road, Kirkwall, KW15 1PJ
- Ages: from 3 years
- Registered places: 94
- Phone: 01856 886651
- Run by: [Orkney Islands Council](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/orkney-islands-council)
- Care Inspectorate service number: CS2003016046

## Care Inspectorate and official records

Its latest Care Inspectorate grades (from reports published up to August 2022) are: care, play and learning Very good (5), setting Very good (5), leadership Excellent (6) 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:

- 12 August 2022: Care Inspectorate grades published
- 23 June 2022: Care Inspectorate inspection

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

Official records:

- Care Inspectorate registration: Registered since April 2002 (Reference CS2003016046). Source: Care Inspectorate, checked 30 September 2026 (https://www.careinspectorate.scot/find-care)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 23 June 2022). Source: Care Inspectorate, checked 30 September 2026 (https://www.careinspectorate.scot/find-care)
- Registered places: 94 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Care Inspectorate, checked 30 September 2026 (https://www.careinspectorate.scot/find-care)
- Food hygiene inspection (FHIS): Pass (inspected 11 October 2023). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/565093)
- 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: Papdale Primary School, Willow Road, Kirkwall, KW15 1PJ

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=58.981107,-2.950505

- 6 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Papdale East Park, 0.3 miles
- Park: Tankerness House Gardens, 0.4 miles
- Park: Summerdale Park, 0.5 miles
- Playground: Playground, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [The Strynd Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-strynd-nursery-cs2016352895) | Care Inspectorate inspected 2020 |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Glaitness School Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/glaitness-school-nursery-cs2003016047) | Care Inspectorate inspected 2023 |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Shapinsay Primary School Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/shapinsay-primary-school-nursery-cs2003016056) | Care Inspectorate inspected 2019 |  |  | 4.5 miles |
| [St. Andrews Primary School Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/st-andrews-primary-school-nursery-cs2003016061) | Care Inspectorate inspected 2023 |  |  | 4.7 miles |
| [Firth Primary School Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/firth-primary-school-nursery-cs2003016057) | Care Inspectorate inspected 2024 |  |  | 6.1 miles |
| [Orphir Community School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/orphir-community-school-cs2003016062) | Care Inspectorate inspected 2018 |  |  | 7.0 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What ages does Papdale Primary School Nursery take?

Papdale Primary School Nursery takes children aged from 3 years.

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

Papdale Primary School Nursery's latest Care Inspectorate grades (from reports published up to August 2022) are: care, play and learning Very good (5), setting Very good (5), leadership Excellent (6) and staff team Very good (5). The Care Inspectorate gives no overall grade.

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

Papdale Primary School Nursery is registered with the Care Inspectorate for up to 94 children at any one time.

### Does Papdale 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 Papdale Primary School Nursery?

Papdale Primary School Nursery is run by Orkney Islands Council, which runs 20 nurseries.

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

You can call 01856 886651.

## Sources

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

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