• “The Montessori Nursery School is the best-kept secret in Edinburgh”
    - Peter Robinson

  • “Very Good" rating in all four categories in our latest Care Inspectorate inspections

  • "The nursery is well run and has fantastic communication.”
    - Danielle Rose

  • "Both our sons are flourishing at the Montessori Nursery and we love the use of nature and outdoors as a part of their daily lives."
    - Kate Buchanan-Jack

  • ​​"Our son spent several happy and fulfilling years at The Montessori School, where the nurturing environment, dedicated teachers, ​and Montessori philosophy helped him grow into a confident and curious learner."
    - MB & JS

Nursery Open Afternoon - Friday 20 March, 2-3pm!

Welcome to The Montessori School and Nursery in  Edinburgh for children aged 2.5 - 12 years. 

The Montessori  School  and Nursery  are  warm, welcoming learning environments for children aged from 2.5 to 12 years. Located close to the city centre, in beautiful, leafy Murrayfield, this hidden gem has been providing outstanding Montessori education for over 30 years.

 We hold grades of Very Good in all areas with the Care Inspectorate, and we were inspected   by  Education Scotland in December 2023, receiving a grade of  Very Good in the areas of Learning, Teaching and Assessment; and Curriculum.  You can access their finding here:- 
https://education.gov.scot/inspection-and-review/find-an-inspection-report/find-an-inspection-report/details?id=82925​
The Montessori Nursery          
13a Murrayfield Avenue 
Edinburgh
H12 6AU
​(we are situated in the grounds of the Church of the Good Shepherd)

The Montessori School (Primary School)
2b Ormidale Terrace
Edinburgh
EH12 6EQ
(we are situated in the grounds of Murrayfield Parish Church)

0131 346 8921
[email protected]

Opening Hours
We are open between 8.15 am and 3.15 pm Monday to Thursday and 8.15-12.45 pm Fridays during term time.
13a Murrayfield Avenue EH12 6AU & 2b Ormidale Terrace EH12 6EQ     Open term-time, 8.15 - 15.15     ​0131 346 8921