# St. Andrews Primary School Nursery

St. Andrews Primary School Nursery is a nursery at St. Andrews Primary, Toab, Orkney, KW17 2QU, in East Mainland, South Ronaldsay and Burray, Orkney Islands. It is registered for 64 children. Its latest Care Inspectorate grades (from reports published up to May 2023) are: care, play and learning Very good (5), setting Very good (5), leadership Very good (5) 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/st-andrews-primary-school-nursery-cs2003016061  
Last checked 30 September 2026.

## At a glance

- Address: St. Andrews Primary, Toab, Orkney, KW17 2QU
- Registered places: 64
- Phone: 01856 861 256
- Run by: [Orkney Islands Council](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/orkney-islands-council)
- Care Inspectorate service number: CS2003016061

## Care Inspectorate and official records

Its latest Care Inspectorate grades (from reports published up to May 2023) are: care, play and learning Very good (5), setting Very good (5), leadership Very good (5) 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:

- 15 May 2023: Care Inspectorate grades published
- 25 April 2023: Care Inspectorate inspection

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

Official records:

- Care Inspectorate registration: Registered since April 2002 (Reference CS2003016061). Source: Care Inspectorate, checked 30 September 2026 (https://www.careinspectorate.scot/find-care)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 25 April 2023). 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)
- 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: St. Andrews Primary, Toab, Orkney, KW17 2QU

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=58.934262,-2.855279

- 2 bus stops within 400 m

NaPTAN, Department for Transport, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Papdale Primary School Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/papdale-primary-school-nursery-cs2003016046) | Care Inspectorate inspected 2022 |  |  | 4.7 miles |
| [The Strynd Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-strynd-nursery-cs2016352895) | Care Inspectorate inspected 2020 |  |  | 4.7 miles |
| [Glaitness School Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/glaitness-school-nursery-cs2003016047) | Care Inspectorate inspected 2023 |  |  | 5.2 miles |
| [Burray Primary School Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/burray-primary-school-nursery-cs2014325610) | Care Inspectorate inspected 2018 |  |  | 6.5 miles |
| [Shapinsay Primary School Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/shapinsay-primary-school-nursery-cs2003016056) | Care Inspectorate inspected 2019 |  |  | 7.6 miles |
| [Hope Primary School Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/hope-primary-school-nursery-cs2003017325) | Care Inspectorate inspected 2024 |  |  | 8.5 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What are St. Andrews Primary School Nursery's Care Inspectorate grades?

St. Andrews Primary School Nursery's latest Care Inspectorate grades (from reports published up to May 2023) are: care, play and learning Very good (5), setting Very good (5), leadership Very good (5) and staff team Very good (5). The Care Inspectorate gives no overall grade.

### How many children can St. Andrews Primary School Nursery take?

St. Andrews Primary School Nursery is registered with the Care Inspectorate for up to 64 children at any one time.

### Does St. Andrews 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 St. Andrews Primary School Nursery?

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

### How do I contact St. Andrews Primary School Nursery?

You can call 01856 861 256.

## Sources

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

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