# Spinney Lane Nursery School

Spinney Lane Nursery School is a nursery at 13a The Spinney, Edinburgh, EH17 7LD, in Gilmerton, City of Edinburgh. It is registered for 64 children and takes children aged from 3 years. Its latest Care Inspectorate grades (from reports published up to May 2026) are: care, play and learning Very good (5), setting Very good (5), leadership Very good (5) and children are supported to achieve Very good (5). The Care Inspectorate gives no overall grade. It is run by City of Edinburgh Council.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/spinney-lane-nursery-school-cs2003015860  
Last checked 30 September 2026.

## At a glance

- Address: 13a The Spinney, Edinburgh, EH17 7LD
- Ages: from 3 years
- Registered places: 64
- Phone: 01316 649 102
- Run by: [City of Edinburgh Council](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/city-of-edinburgh-council)
- Care Inspectorate service number: CS2003015860

## Care Inspectorate and official records

Its latest Care Inspectorate grades (from reports published up to May 2026) are: care, play and learning Very good (5), setting Very good (5), leadership Very good (5) and children are supported to achieve 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:

- 5 May 2026: Care Inspectorate grades published
- 30 March 2026: Care Inspectorate inspection

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

Official records:

- Care Inspectorate registration: Registered since April 2002 (Reference CS2003015860). Source: Care Inspectorate, checked 30 September 2026 (https://www.careinspectorate.scot/find-care)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 30 March 2026). Source: Care Inspectorate, checked 30 September 2026 (https://www.careinspectorate.scot/find-care)
- Registered places: 64 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 22 June 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/663735)
- 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: 13a The Spinney, Edinburgh, EH17 7LD

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=55.908398,-3.139308

- 5 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Moredun Park, 0.2 miles
- Park: Ferniehill Community Park, 0.2 miles
- Park: Drum Park, 0.3 miles
- Park: Moredunvale Park, 0.4 miles
- Park: Fernieside Park, 0.5 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Start Bright Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/start-bright-nursery-cs2012313063) | Care Inspectorate inspected 2026 |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Pinocchio's Children's Nursery - Gilmerton](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/pinocchios-childrens-nursery-gilmerton-cs2008174605) | Care Inspectorate inspected 2026 |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Blossom Tree Children's Nursery Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/blossom-tree-childrens-nursery-limited-cs2021000362) | Care Inspectorate inspected 2024 |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Craigour Park Primary School Nursery Class](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/craigour-park-primary-school-nursery-class-cs2003053485) | Care Inspectorate inspected 2023 |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Carebears Childrens Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/carebears-childrens-nursery-cs2019377939) | Care Inspectorate inspected 2022 |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Gracemount Primary School Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/gracemount-primary-school-nursery-cs2003015859) | Care Inspectorate inspected 2026 |  |  | 0.6 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What ages does Spinney Lane Nursery School take?

Spinney Lane Nursery School takes children aged from 3 years.

### What are Spinney Lane Nursery School's Care Inspectorate grades?

Spinney Lane Nursery School's latest Care Inspectorate grades (from reports published up to May 2026) are: care, play and learning Very good (5), setting Very good (5), leadership Very good (5) and children are supported to achieve Very good (5). The Care Inspectorate gives no overall grade.

### How many children can Spinney Lane Nursery School take?

Spinney Lane Nursery School is registered with the Care Inspectorate for up to 64 children at any one time.

### Does Spinney Lane Nursery 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 Spinney Lane Nursery School?

Spinney Lane Nursery School is run by City of Edinburgh Council, which runs 106 nurseries.

### How do I contact Spinney Lane Nursery School?

You can call 01316 649 102.

## Sources

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

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