St Swithun's CoE VC Primary School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Central Bedfordshire
St Swithun's CoE VC 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
The rating dates from 3 February 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: Ivel Road, Sandy, Beds, SG19 1AX
How it compares in Central Bedfordshire
That puts St Swithun's CoE VC Primary School among the 1,153 places in Central Bedfordshire holding top marks, 76% 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 | 1,153 | 76% | ← St Swithun's CoE VC Primary School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 254 | 17% | ||
| 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 Very 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 Swithun's CoE VC 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 Swithun's CoE VC Primary School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Premier Wraparound Club School/college/university | 73 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 November 2024 |
| Mini Explorers Ltd Caring Premises | 131 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 November 2024 |
| Sir William Peel Pub/bar/nightclub | 254 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 September 2025 |
| Brew and Renew Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 283 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 December 2025 |
| Express Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 298 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 November 2025 |
| Bee Bubble Tea Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 313 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2025 |
| J S Alsford Butchers Ltd Retailers - other | 313 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2025 |
| Sandy Pizza & Kebab Takeaway/sandwich shop | 369 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2025 |
Questions about St Swithun's CoE VC Primary School
What is St Swithun's CoE VC Primary School's food hygiene rating?
St Swithun's CoE VC Primary School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Central Bedfordshire Council on 3 February 2026.
Is St Swithun's CoE VC 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 Swithun's CoE VC Primary School last inspected?
St Swithun's CoE VC Primary School was last inspected on 3 February 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 St Swithun's CoE VC Primary School?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does St Swithun's CoE VC Primary 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, and St Swithun's CoE VC Primary School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Central Bedfordshire Council inspects St Swithun's CoE VC 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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