Bourne Elsea Park Church of England Primary Academy food hygiene rating
School/college/university · South Kesteven
Bourne Elsea Park Church of England Primary Academy holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the school kitchen met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: Bourne Elsea Park Church of England Primary Academy was inspected on 15 July 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
94% of rated food businesses in South Kesteven score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all South Kesteven ratings →
Address: Bourne Elsea Park C Of E Primary School, Sandown Drive, Bourne, PE10 0WP
How this rating has changed
Bourne Elsea Park Church of England Primary Academy was re-inspected on 15 July 2026 and held its rating of 5.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 15 July 2026 | 5 5 | Held |
The FSA publishes only a business's current rating. This history is our own record of what it has scored since we began watching.
How it compares in South Kesteven
That puts Bourne Elsea Park Church of England Primary Academy among the 933 places in South Kesteven holding top marks, 84% of everywhere the council rates. A 5 is the norm here rather than the exception, so it is the rating to expect, not to be impressed by.
| 5 out of 5 | 933 | 84% | ← Bourne Elsea Park Church of England Primary Academy | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 113 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 44 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 12 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 83 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety Good
An inspection scores three things: how food is handled, the physical condition of the premises, and how much the inspector trusts management to keep standards up. At Bourne Elsea Park Church of England Primary Academy none of the three raised a concern, the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, so a clean sweep is what produces a high score.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Bourne Elsea Park Church of England Primary Academy, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| RV's Kusina Takeaway/sandwich shop | 63 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 June 2026 |
| Impact Food Group School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 November 2024 |
| Kindred Education Ltd Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 March 2026 |
| Willoughby Academy School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 November 2025 |
| Tesco Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 January 2025 |
| Bourne Darby and Joan Club Other catering premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 November 2025 |
| China Palace Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 June 2026 |
| Masons Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 May 2025 |
Questions about Bourne Elsea Park Church of England Primary Academy
What is Bourne Elsea Park Church of England Primary Academy's food hygiene rating?
Bourne Elsea Park Church of England Primary Academy has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by South Kesteven Council on 15 July 2026.
Is Bourne Elsea Park Church of England Primary Academy safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 5 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this school kitchen to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Bourne Elsea Park Church of England Primary Academy last inspected?
Bourne Elsea Park Church of England Primary Academy was last inspected on 15 July 2026, a month ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by South Kesteven Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Bourne Elsea Park Church of England Primary Academy?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Bourne Elsea Park Church of England Primary Academy compare to other places in South Kesteven?
84% of the 1,113 rated food businesses in South Kesteven hold the top rating of 5, and Bourne Elsea Park Church of England Primary Academy is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
South Kesteven Council inspects Bourne Elsea Park Church of England Primary Academy and sets the rating; the Food Standards Agency publishes it. Neither the business nor this site can change a rating, a business that disagrees can appeal to its council, and can request a re-inspection once it has fixed the problems.
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