# St. Mary's School

St. Mary's School is a nursery at Stable Block, St Mary's School, Abbey Park, Melrose, TD6 9LN, in Melrose, Scottish Borders. It is registered for 30 children. Its latest Care Inspectorate grades (from reports published up to June 2026) are: care, play and learning Very good (5), setting Very good (5), leadership Good (4) and children are supported to achieve Very good (5). The Care Inspectorate gives no overall grade.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/st-marys-school-cs2003016201  
Last checked 30 September 2026.

## At a glance

- Address: Stable Block, St Mary's School, Abbey Park, Melrose, TD6 9LN
- Registered places: 30
- Phone: 01896 822 517
- Care Inspectorate service number: CS2003016201

## Care Inspectorate and official records

Its latest Care Inspectorate grades (from reports published up to June 2026) are: care, play and learning Very good (5), setting Very good (5), leadership Good (4) 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:

- 1 June 2026: Care Inspectorate grades published
- 5 May 2026: Care Inspectorate inspection

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

Official records:

- Care Inspectorate registration: Registered since April 2002 (Reference CS2003016201). Source: Care Inspectorate, checked 30 September 2026 (https://www.careinspectorate.scot/find-care)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 5 May 2026). Source: Care Inspectorate, checked 30 September 2026 (https://www.careinspectorate.scot/find-care)
- Registered places: 30 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 20 November 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/27685)
- Who runs it: Voluntary or not-for-profit provider. 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: Stable Block, St Mary's School, Abbey Park, Melrose, TD6 9LN

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=55.599727,-2.722473

- 7 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Gibson Park, under 0.1 miles
- Park: Melrose Abbey, 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Melrose Primary School Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/melrose-primary-school-nursery-cs2003017374) | Care Inspectorate inspected 2023 |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Cherrytrees Children's Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/cherrytrees-childrens-nursery-cs2003009249) | Care Inspectorate inspected 2021 |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Busy Bees @ Melrose](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/busy-bees-melrose-cs2003014366) | Care Inspectorate inspected 2024 |  |  | 1.0 miles |
| [Tweedbank Primary School Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/tweedbank-primary-school-nursery-cs2003017384) | Care Inspectorate inspected 2022 |  |  | 1.8 miles |
| [Tweedbank Early Learners SCIO](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/tweedbank-early-learners-scio-cs2018363805) | Care Inspectorate inspected 2020 |  |  | 1.9 miles |
| [Newtown Primary School Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/newtown-primary-school-nursery-cs2003017377) | Care Inspectorate inspected 2022 |  |  | 2.2 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

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

St. Mary's School's latest Care Inspectorate grades (from reports published up to June 2026) are: care, play and learning Very good (5), setting Very good (5), leadership Good (4) and children are supported to achieve Very good (5). The Care Inspectorate gives no overall grade.

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

St. Mary's School is registered with the Care Inspectorate for up to 30 children at any one time.

### Does St. Mary'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.

### What is the nearest station to St. Mary's School?

Tweedbank is the nearest station we know of, 1.4 miles away in a straight line.

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

You can call 01896 822 517.

## Sources

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

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