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Children & Young People

Northfield House

Edinburgh

About Northfield House

Northfield House is a children and young people's care home located in Edinburgh, operated by City of Edinburgh Council. At its most recent Care Inspectorate inspection in January 2026, the service received an average grade of Good, which corresponds to a 4 out of 6 on Scotland's care inspection grading scale. This reflects a solid standard of care and service delivery for the young people it supports.

The home provides general care for children and young people, offering a supportive residential environment for those who require care away from their family home. As a council-operated service, Northfield House works within the frameworks and values established by City of Edinburgh Council to promote the wellbeing and development of its residents.

Situated in Edinburgh, the home benefits from access to the city's wide range of educational, recreational, and community resources, helping young people maintain connections and opportunities within their local area.

Last Inspection
16 January 2026

Care Inspectorate Grades

Care homes in Scotland are graded on a 6-point scale (1-6) across five key questions. Grades range from Unsatisfactory (1) to Excellent (6).

Wellbeing Support
How well do we support people's wellbeing?
Good4
Care Planning
How good is our care and support planning?
Good4
Setting
How good is our setting?
Good4
Staff Team
How good is our staff team?
Good4
Leadership
How good is our leadership?
Good4
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