# Stenness Community School Nursery

Stenness Community School Nursery is a nursery at Stenness, Stromness, KW16 3LB, in Stenness, Orkney Islands. It is registered for 15 children and takes children aged from 3 years. Its latest Care Inspectorate grades (from reports published up to September 2026) are: care, play and learning Very good (5), setting Very good (5), leadership Very good (5) and children are supported to achieve Good (4). The Care Inspectorate gives no overall grade. It is run by Orkney Islands Council.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/stenness-community-school-nursery-cs2003016049  
Last checked 30 September 2026.

## At a glance

- Address: Stenness, Stromness, KW16 3LB
- Ages: from 3 years
- Registered places: 15
- Phone: 01856 850 212
- Run by: [Orkney Islands Council](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/orkney-islands-council)
- Care Inspectorate service number: CS2003016049

## Care Inspectorate and official records

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

- 21 September 2026: Care Inspectorate grades published
- 1 September 2026: Care Inspectorate inspection

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

Official records:

- Care Inspectorate registration: Registered since April 2002 (Reference CS2003016049). Source: Care Inspectorate, checked 30 September 2026 (https://www.careinspectorate.scot/find-care)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 1 September 2026). Source: Care Inspectorate, checked 30 September 2026 (https://www.careinspectorate.scot/find-care)
- Registered places: 15 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: Stenness, Stromness, KW16 3LB

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=58.983269,-3.214762

- 4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Stromness Primary School Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/stromness-primary-school-nursery-cs2003016048) | Care Inspectorate inspected 2024 |  |  | 2.8 miles |
| [Firth Primary School Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/firth-primary-school-nursery-cs2003016057) | Care Inspectorate inspected 2024 |  |  | 4.3 miles |
| [Orphir Community School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/orphir-community-school-cs2003016062) | Care Inspectorate inspected 2018 |  |  | 4.4 miles |
| [Dounby Community School Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/dounby-community-school-nursery-cs2003016058) | Care Inspectorate inspected 2019 |  |  | 5.5 miles |
| [Glaitness School Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/glaitness-school-nursery-cs2003016047) | Care Inspectorate inspected 2023 |  |  | 8.7 miles |
| [Papdale Primary School Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/papdale-primary-school-nursery-cs2003016046) | Care Inspectorate inspected 2022 |  |  | 9.4 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What ages does Stenness Community School Nursery take?

Stenness Community School Nursery takes children aged from 3 years.

### What are Stenness Community School Nursery's Care Inspectorate grades?

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

### How many children can Stenness Community School Nursery take?

Stenness Community School Nursery is registered with the Care Inspectorate for up to 15 children at any one time.

### Does Stenness Community 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 Stenness Community School Nursery?

Stenness Community School Nursery is run by Orkney Islands Council, which runs 20 nurseries.

### How do I contact Stenness Community School Nursery?

You can call 01856 850 212.

## Sources

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

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