Betty Layward Primary School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Hackney
Betty Layward Primary 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 17 July 2025, 11 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: 25 Clissold Road, Hackney, N16 9EX
How it compares in Hackney
In Hackney, 66% of rated places manage a 5, so Betty Layward Primary School sits behind roughly 1,470 nearby businesses. 19% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,470 | 66% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 422 | 19% | ← Betty Layward Primary School | |
| 3 out of 5 | 215 | 10% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 78 | 4% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 28 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 5 | <1% |
A further 395 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Generally satisfactory
- 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 Betty Layward Primary 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 Betty Layward Primary School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13th Floor Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 320 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 December 2022 |
| Academic Day Nursery Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 March 2025 |
| Aberdeen Park Nursery Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 November 2024 |
| Acoustic Brasserie Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 January 2026 |
| 01Adana Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 October 2025 |
| Abney Public Hall Ltd Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2026 |
| AA Food Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 December 2025 |
| Abraco Dalston Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 March 2025 |
Questions about Betty Layward Primary School
What is Betty Layward Primary School's food hygiene rating?
Betty Layward Primary School has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Hackney Council on 17 July 2025.
Is Betty Layward Primary 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 Betty Layward Primary School last inspected?
Betty Layward Primary School was last inspected on 17 July 2025, 11 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Hackney Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Betty Layward Primary School?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", 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 Betty Layward Primary School compare to other places in Hackney?
66% of the 2,218 rated food businesses in Hackney hold the top rating of 5, while Betty Layward Primary School holds a 4. 422 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Hackney Council inspects Betty Layward Primary 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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