The Old School House Day Nursery food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · East Cambridgeshire
The Old School House Day Nursery holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the care premises met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 2 December 2025, 7 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: 69 High Street, Stetchworth, Newmarket, CB8 9TH
How it compares in East Cambridgeshire
That puts The Old School House Day Nursery among the 579 places in East Cambridgeshire holding top marks, 83% 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 | 579 | 83% | ← The Old School House Day Nursery | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 65 | 9% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 34 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 14 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 5 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 91 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 Very 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 The Old School House Day Nursery 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 The Old School House Day Nursery, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marquis Of Granby Pub/bar/nightclub | 91 yards away | 4 - Good | 9 November 2023 |
| Ellesmere Centre Other catering premises | 267 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 January 2023 |
| Ellesmere Centre Community Shop Retailers - other | 267 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 June 2022 |
| The Old Mill Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 378 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 December 2020 |
| Lunchtime Company Ltd At Kettlefields Primary School School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 April 2025 |
| Crown Outside Catering Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 January 2026 |
| Dullingham Community Lunch Other catering premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 March 2026 |
| The Boot Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 October 2024 |
Questions about The Old School House Day Nursery
What is The Old School House Day Nursery's food hygiene rating?
The Old School House Day Nursery has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by East Cambridgeshire Council on 2 December 2025.
Is The Old School House Day Nursery 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 care premises to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Old School House Day Nursery last inspected?
The Old School House Day Nursery was last inspected on 2 December 2025, 7 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by East Cambridgeshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Old School House Day Nursery?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Old School House Day Nursery compare to other places in East Cambridgeshire?
83% of the 697 rated food businesses in East Cambridgeshire hold the top rating of 5, and The Old School House Day Nursery is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
East Cambridgeshire Council inspects The Old School House Day Nursery 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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