St Paul's Walden Primary School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · North Hertfordshire
St Paul's Walden Primary School 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 rating dates from 5 July 2024, but the business has been re-inspected and a new rating is awaiting publication, so the score shown here is about to change.
Address: St Paul's Walden Primary School Bendish Lane, Whitwell, SG4 8HX
How it compares in North Hertfordshire
That puts St Paul's Walden Primary School among the 791 places in North Hertfordshire holding top marks, 78% 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 | 791 | 78% | ← St Paul's Walden Primary School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 154 | 15% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 47 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 13 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 110 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 Good
- How well they manage food safety Very 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 St Paul's Walden 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 St Paul's Walden Primary School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| St. Pauls Walden Pre-School Caring Premises | at this address | 5 - Very good | 11 January 2017 |
| Whitwell Post Office & Stores Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 4 - Good | 14 May 2026 |
| The Bull Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 4 - Good | 27 March 2026 |
Questions about St Paul's Walden Primary School
What is St Paul's Walden Primary School's food hygiene rating?
St Paul's Walden Primary School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North Hertfordshire Council on 5 July 2024.
Is St Paul's Walden Primary School 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 St Paul's Walden Primary School last inspected?
St Paul's Walden Primary School was last inspected on 5 July 2024, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by North Hertfordshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at St Paul's Walden Primary School?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does St Paul's Walden Primary School compare to other places in North Hertfordshire?
78% of the 1,015 rated food businesses in North Hertfordshire hold the top rating of 5, and St Paul's Walden Primary School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North Hertfordshire Council inspects St Paul's Walden 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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