# St. Columba's School

St. Columba's School is a nursery at St. Columbas Junior School, Knockbuckle Road, Kilmacolm, PA13 4EQ, in Kilmacolm, Inverclyde. It is registered for 34 children and takes children aged from 3 years. Its latest Care Inspectorate grades (from reports published up to July 2025) are: care, play and learning Very good (5), setting Good (4), leadership Very good (5) and staff team Very good (5). The Care Inspectorate gives no overall grade.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/st-columbas-school-cs2003016197  
Last checked 30 September 2026.

## At a glance

- Address: St. Columbas Junior School, Knockbuckle Road, Kilmacolm, PA13 4EQ
- Ages: from 3 years
- Registered places: 34
- Phone: 01505 872 768
- Care Inspectorate service number: CS2003016197

## Care Inspectorate and official records

Its latest Care Inspectorate grades (from reports published up to July 2025) are: care, play and learning Very good (5), setting Good (4), 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:

- 24 July 2025: Care Inspectorate grades published
- 19 June 2025: Care Inspectorate inspection

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

Official records:

- Care Inspectorate registration: Registered since April 2002 (Reference CS2003016197). Source: Care Inspectorate, checked 30 September 2026 (https://www.careinspectorate.scot/find-care)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 19 June 2025). Source: Care Inspectorate, checked 30 September 2026 (https://www.careinspectorate.scot/find-care)
- Registered places: 34 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: Private provider. 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: St. Columbas Junior School, Knockbuckle Road, Kilmacolm, PA13 4EQ

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=55.892926,-4.635332

- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 miles

© 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Duchal Nursery School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/duchal-nursery-school-cs2003004063) | Care Inspectorate inspected 2021 |  |  | 0.1 miles |
| [Kilmacolm Primary School Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kilmacolm-primary-school-nursery-cs2006137056) | Care Inspectorate inspected 2024 |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Rainbow Family Centre](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/rainbow-family-centre-cs2003016250) | Care Inspectorate inspected 2022 |  |  | 2.0 miles |
| [Craigmarloch Nursery Class](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/craigmarloch-nursery-class-cs2020378931) | Care Inspectorate inspected 2022 |  |  | 2.2 miles |
| [St. Francis' Nursery Class](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/st-francis-nursery-class-cs2018363842) | Care Inspectorate inspected 2022 |  |  | 2.2 miles |
| [Newark Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/newark-nursery-cs2008171662) | Care Inspectorate inspected 2024 |  |  | 2.6 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What ages does St. Columba's School take?

St. Columba's School takes children aged from 3 years.

### What are St. Columba's School's Care Inspectorate grades?

St. Columba's School's latest Care Inspectorate grades (from reports published up to July 2025) are: care, play and learning Very good (5), setting Good (4), leadership Very good (5) and staff team Very good (5). The Care Inspectorate gives no overall grade.

### How many children can St. Columba's School take?

St. Columba's School is registered with the Care Inspectorate for up to 34 children at any one time.

### Does St. Columba's 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.

### How do I contact St. Columba's School?

You can call 01505 872 768.

## Sources

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

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