Dunton Church of England Junior School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Central Bedfordshire
Dunton Church of England Junior School holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the school kitchen are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 26 January 2026, 5 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: High Street, Dunton, Biggleswade, SG18 8RN
How it compares in Central Bedfordshire
In Central Bedfordshire, 76% of rated places manage a 5, so Dunton Church of England Junior School sits behind roughly 1,153 nearby businesses. 17% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,153 | 76% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 254 | 17% | ← Dunton Church of England Junior School | |
| 3 out of 5 | 83 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 18 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 189 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very good
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 Dunton Church of England Junior School 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 Dunton Church of England Junior School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tiny Tea Tent Mobile caterer | 225 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 May 2025 |
| Millow Hall Farm Manufacturers/packers | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 October 2024 |
| Urban Outdoor Events Mobile caterer | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 September 2024 |
| F D Maynard & Son Manufacturers/packers | 0.6 miles away | 4 - Good | 12 November 2025 |
Questions about Dunton Church of England Junior School
What is Dunton Church of England Junior School's food hygiene rating?
Dunton Church of England Junior School has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Central Bedfordshire Council on 26 January 2026.
Is Dunton Church of England Junior School safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this school kitchen to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Dunton Church of England Junior School last inspected?
Dunton Church of England Junior School was last inspected on 26 January 2026, 5 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Central Bedfordshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Dunton Church of England Junior School?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Dunton Church of England Junior School compare to other places in Central Bedfordshire?
76% of the 1,520 rated food businesses in Central Bedfordshire hold the top rating of 5, while Dunton Church of England Junior School holds a 4. 254 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Central Bedfordshire Council inspects Dunton Church of England Junior School 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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