# Shapinsay Primary School Nursery

Shapinsay Primary School Nursery is a nursery at Shapinsay Primary School, Balfour, Orkney, KW17 2DY, in Balfour, Orkney Islands. It is registered for 9 children. Its latest Care Inspectorate grades (from reports published up to January 2020) are: care, play and learning Very good (5), setting Good (4), leadership Very good (5) and staff team Good (4). The Care Inspectorate gives no overall grade. It is run by Orkney Islands Council.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/shapinsay-primary-school-nursery-cs2003016056  
Last checked 30 September 2026.

## At a glance

- Address: Shapinsay Primary School, Balfour, Orkney, KW17 2DY
- Registered places: 9
- Phone: 01856 711 218
- Run by: [Orkney Islands Council](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/orkney-islands-council)
- Care Inspectorate service number: CS2003016056

## Care Inspectorate and official records

Its latest Care Inspectorate grades (from reports published up to January 2020) are: care, play and learning Very good (5), setting Good (4), leadership Very good (5) and staff team Good (4). 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:

- 8 January 2020: Care Inspectorate grades published
- 15 November 2019: Care Inspectorate inspection

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

Official records:

- Care Inspectorate registration: Registered since April 2002 (Reference CS2003016056). Source: Care Inspectorate, checked 30 September 2026 (https://www.careinspectorate.scot/find-care)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 15 November 2019). Source: Care Inspectorate, checked 30 September 2026 (https://www.careinspectorate.scot/find-care)
- Registered places: 9 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, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Shapinsay Primary School, Balfour, Orkney, KW17 2DY

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=59.041687,-2.902318

## 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 |  |  | 4.1 miles |
| [Papdale Primary School Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/papdale-primary-school-nursery-cs2003016046) | Care Inspectorate inspected 2022 |  |  | 4.5 miles |
| [Glaitness School Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/glaitness-school-nursery-cs2003016047) | Care Inspectorate inspected 2023 |  |  | 4.8 miles |
| [St. Andrews Primary School Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/st-andrews-primary-school-nursery-cs2003016061) | Care Inspectorate inspected 2023 |  |  | 7.6 miles |
| [Firth Primary School Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/firth-primary-school-nursery-cs2003016057) | Care Inspectorate inspected 2024 |  |  | 7.6 miles |
| [Evie Primary School Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/evie-primary-school-nursery-cs2003016059) | Care Inspectorate inspected 2020 |  |  | 7.9 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

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

Shapinsay Primary School Nursery's latest Care Inspectorate grades (from reports published up to January 2020) are: care, play and learning Very good (5), setting Good (4), leadership Very good (5) and staff team Good (4). The Care Inspectorate gives no overall grade.

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

Shapinsay Primary School Nursery is registered with the Care Inspectorate for up to 9 children at any one time.

### Does Shapinsay 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 Shapinsay Primary School Nursery?

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

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

You can call 01856 711 218.

## Sources

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

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