# Rousay Primary School Nursery

Rousay Primary School Nursery is a nursery at Rousay Primary School Nursery, Rousay, Orkney, KW17 2PR, in Sourin, Orkney Islands. It is registered for 8 children. Its latest Care Inspectorate grades (from reports published up to November 2019) are: care, play and learning Very good (5), setting Very good (5), 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/rousay-primary-school-nursery-cs2003016060  
Last checked 30 September 2026.

## At a glance

- Address: Rousay Primary School Nursery, Rousay, Orkney, KW17 2PR
- Registered places: 8
- Phone: 01856 821 226
- Run by: [Orkney Islands Council](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/orkney-islands-council)
- Care Inspectorate service number: CS2003016060

## Care Inspectorate and official records

Its latest Care Inspectorate grades (from reports published up to November 2019) are: care, play and learning Very good (5), setting Very good (5), 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:

- 14 November 2019: Care Inspectorate grades published
- 6 September 2019: Care Inspectorate inspection

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

Official records:

- Care Inspectorate registration: Registered since April 2002 (Reference CS2003016060). Source: Care Inspectorate, checked 30 September 2026 (https://www.careinspectorate.scot/find-care)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 6 September 2019). Source: Care Inspectorate, checked 30 September 2026 (https://www.careinspectorate.scot/find-care)
- Registered places: 8 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 20 May 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/565133)
- 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: Rousay Primary School Nursery, Rousay, Orkney, KW17 2PR

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=59.163089,-2.984007

## 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Evie Primary School Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/evie-primary-school-nursery-cs2003016059) | Care Inspectorate inspected 2020 |  |  | 5.5 miles |
| [Eday Primary School Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/eday-primary-school-nursery-cs2003016051) | Care Inspectorate inspected 2023 |  |  | 7.7 miles |
| [Shapinsay Primary School Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/shapinsay-primary-school-nursery-cs2003016056) | Care Inspectorate inspected 2019 |  |  | 8.9 miles |
| [Westray Junior High School Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/westray-junior-high-school-nursery-cs2003016055) | Care Inspectorate inspected 2025 |  |  | 11 miles |
| [Dounby Community School Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/dounby-community-school-nursery-cs2003016058) | Care Inspectorate inspected 2019 |  |  | 11 miles |
| [Firth Primary School Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/firth-primary-school-nursery-cs2003016057) | Care Inspectorate inspected 2024 |  |  | 11 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

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

Rousay Primary School Nursery's latest Care Inspectorate grades (from reports published up to November 2019) are: care, play and learning Very good (5), setting Very good (5), leadership Good (4) and staff team Very good (5). The Care Inspectorate gives no overall grade.

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

Rousay Primary School Nursery is registered with the Care Inspectorate for up to 8 children at any one time.

### Does Rousay 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 Rousay Primary School Nursery?

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

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

You can call 01856 821 226.

## Sources

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

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