# St. Francis Xavier RC Primary School, Early Learning and Childcare Class St. Francis Xavier RC Primary School, Early Learning and Childcare Class is a nursery at St.Francis Xavier RC Primary School, Merchiston Avenue, Falkirk, FK2 7JS, in Merchiston, Falkirk. It is registered for 64 children and takes children aged from 3 years. Its latest Care Inspectorate grades (from reports published up to February 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 Falkirk Council. Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/st-francis-xavier-rc-primary-school-early-learning-and-childcare-class-cs2003015427 Last checked 30 September 2026. ## At a glance - Address: St.Francis Xavier RC Primary School, Merchiston Avenue, Falkirk, FK2 7JS - Ages: from 3 years - Registered places: 64 - Phone: 01324 508 570 - Run by: [Falkirk Council](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/falkirk-council) - Care Inspectorate service number: CS2003015427 ## Care Inspectorate and official records Its latest Care Inspectorate grades (from reports published up to February 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: - 16 February 2023: Care Inspectorate grades published - 23 November 2022: Care Inspectorate inspection Report: https://www.careinspectorate.scot/find-care Official records: - Care Inspectorate registration: Registered since February 2003 (Reference CS2003015427). Source: Care Inspectorate, checked 30 September 2026 (https://www.careinspectorate.scot/find-care) - Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 23 November 2022). 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 and hours: not published yet. ## Hours and ages - Ages: from 3 years ## Getting there Address: St.Francis Xavier RC Primary School, Merchiston Avenue, Falkirk, FK2 7JS Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=56.007620,-3.795039 - Station: Falkirk Grahamston, 0.5 miles - Station: Camelon, 0.9 miles - 15 bus stops within 400 m - Park: Dollar Park, 0.3 miles - Playground: Playground, 0.1 miles - Playground: Dollar Park Playground, 0.3 miles - Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles - Playground: Playground, 0.4 miles - Playground: Playground, 0.4 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 | |---|---|---|---|---| | [Carousel Child Care](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/carousel-child-care-cs2003041325) | Care Inspectorate inspected 2023 | | | 0.2 miles | | [Wellside Kindergarten](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/wellside-kindergarten-cs2003011505) | Care Inspectorate inspected 2024 | | | 0.5 miles | | [Bainsford Primary School Early Learning and Childcare Class](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bainsford-primary-school-early-learning-and-childcare-class-cs2003015560) | Care Inspectorate inspected 2024 | | | 0.6 miles | | [Camelon Early Learning and Childcare Centre](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/camelon-early-learning-and-childcare-centre-cs2003011325) | Care Inspectorate inspected 2023 | | | 0.7 miles | | [Langlees Early Learning and Childcare Centre](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/langlees-early-learning-and-childcare-centre-cs2003015563) | Care Inspectorate inspected 2023 | | | 0.7 miles | | [Bantaskin Primary School Early Learning and Childcare Class](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bantaskin-primary-school-early-learning-and-childcare-class-cs2005110091) | Care Inspectorate inspected 2022 | | | 0.8 miles | ## Frequently asked questions ### What ages does St. Francis Xavier RC Primary School, Early Learning and Childcare Class take? St. Francis Xavier RC Primary School, Early Learning and Childcare Class takes children aged from 3 years. ### What are St. Francis Xavier RC Primary School, Early Learning and Childcare Class's Care Inspectorate grades? St. Francis Xavier RC Primary School, Early Learning and Childcare Class's latest Care Inspectorate grades (from reports published up to February 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. Francis Xavier RC Primary School, Early Learning and Childcare Class take? St. Francis Xavier RC Primary School, Early Learning and Childcare Class is registered with the Care Inspectorate for up to 64 children at any one time. ### Does St. Francis Xavier RC Primary School, Early Learning and Childcare 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 St. Francis Xavier RC Primary School, Early Learning and Childcare Class? St. Francis Xavier RC Primary School, Early Learning and Childcare Class is run by Falkirk Council, which runs 53 nurseries. ### What is the nearest station to St. Francis Xavier RC Primary School, Early Learning and Childcare Class? Falkirk Grahamston is the nearest station we know of, 0.5 miles away in a straight line. ### How do I contact St. Francis Xavier RC Primary School, Early Learning and Childcare Class? You can call 01324 508 570. ## 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.