# Simpson Primary School Nursery Class Simpson Primary School Nursery Class is a nursery at Simpson Primary School, Leyland Road, Wester Inch Village, Bathgate, EH48 2SG, in Guildiehaugh, West Lothian. It is registered for 80 children and takes children aged from 3 years. Its latest Care Inspectorate grades (from reports published up to May 2025) 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 West Lothian Council. Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/simpson-primary-school-nursery-class-cs2007155334 Last checked 30 September 2026. ## At a glance - Address: Simpson Primary School, Leyland Road, Wester Inch Village, Bathgate, EH48 2SG - Ages: from 3 years - Registered places: 80 - Phone: 01506 656 371 - Run by: [West Lothian Council](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/west-lothian-council) - Care Inspectorate service number: CS2007155334 ## Care Inspectorate and official records Its latest Care Inspectorate grades (from reports published up to May 2025) 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: - 22 May 2025: Care Inspectorate grades published - 29 April 2025: Care Inspectorate inspection Report: https://www.careinspectorate.scot/find-care Official records: - Care Inspectorate registration: Registered since August 2007 (Reference CS2007155334). Source: Care Inspectorate, checked 30 September 2026 (https://www.careinspectorate.scot/find-care) - Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 29 April 2025). Source: Care Inspectorate, checked 30 September 2026 (https://www.careinspectorate.scot/find-care) - Registered places: 80 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: Simpson Primary School, Leyland Road, Wester Inch Village, Bathgate, EH48 2SG Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=55.889843,-3.623678 - Station: Bathgate, 0.7 miles - 7 bus stops within 400 m - Park: Kirkton Public Park, 0.5 miles - Playground: Playground, under 0.1 miles - Playground: Playground, 0.1 miles - Playground: Playground, 0.3 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 | |---|---|---|---|---| | [Early Steps Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/early-steps-nursery-cs2008177451) | Care Inspectorate inspected 2024 | | | 0.2 miles | | [Murrayfield Primary School Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/murrayfield-primary-school-nursery-cs2003016147) | Care Inspectorate inspected 2023 | | | 0.8 miles | | [The Nurture Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-nurture-nursery-cs2017355212) | Care Inspectorate inspected 2022 | | | 0.9 miles | | [Hopefield Nursery Class](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/hopefield-nursery-class-cs2022000320) | Care Inspectorate inspected 2023 | | | 0.9 miles | | [Boghall Nursery Class](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/boghall-nursery-class-cs2017356210) | Care Inspectorate inspected 2024 | | | 0.9 miles | | [St. Columba's Primary School Nursery Class](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/st-columbas-primary-school-nursery-class-cs2003016154) | Care Inspectorate inspected 2024 | | | 1.0 miles | ## Frequently asked questions ### What ages does Simpson Primary School Nursery Class take? Simpson Primary School Nursery Class takes children aged from 3 years. ### What are Simpson Primary School Nursery Class's Care Inspectorate grades? Simpson Primary School Nursery Class's latest Care Inspectorate grades (from reports published up to May 2025) 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 Simpson Primary School Nursery Class take? Simpson Primary School Nursery Class is registered with the Care Inspectorate for up to 80 children at any one time. ### Does Simpson Primary School Nursery Class 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 Simpson Primary School Nursery Class? Simpson Primary School Nursery Class is run by West Lothian Council, which runs 55 nurseries. ### What is the nearest station to Simpson Primary School Nursery Class? Bathgate is the nearest station we know of, 0.7 miles away in a straight line. ### How do I contact Simpson Primary School Nursery Class? You can call 01506 656 371. ## Sources - Registration and inspections: Care Inspectorate, as of 30 September 2026 (https://www.careinspectorate.scot/find-care) Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.