Edwards & Ward Limited (C/o Covingham Park Primary School) food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Swindon
Edwards & Ward Limited (C/o Covingham Park 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 12 March 2026, 4 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: Covingham Park Primary School, The Harriers, Covingham, SN3 5BD
How it compares in Swindon
That puts Edwards & Ward Limited (C/o Covingham Park Primary School) among the 1,182 places in Swindon 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 | 1,182 | 83% | ← Edwards & Ward Limited (C/o Covingham Park Primary School) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 177 | 12% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 42 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 3 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 18 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 6 | <1% |
A further 208 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 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 Edwards & Ward Limited (C/o Covingham Park 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 Edwards & Ward Limited (C/o Covingham Park Primary School), nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caterlink Ltd (c/o Nyland Special School) School/college/university | 406 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 June 2026 |
| Blue Sky Chinese Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 August 2024 |
| Aspens Services Ltd (c/o Dorcan Academy) School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 April 2026 |
| Asda Express PFS Dorcan Way Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 March 2026 |
| Better Bargains Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 December 2023 |
| Andy's Kebabs And Fish And Chips Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 March 2026 |
| Bargain Buys Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 January 2024 |
| Cater Link At Grange Junior School School/college/university | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 May 2025 |
Questions about Edwards & Ward Limited (C/o Covingham Park Primary School)
What is Edwards & Ward Limited (C/o Covingham Park Primary School)'s food hygiene rating?
Edwards & Ward Limited (C/o Covingham Park Primary School) has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Swindon Council on 12 March 2026.
Is Edwards & Ward Limited (C/o Covingham Park 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 Edwards & Ward Limited (C/o Covingham Park Primary School) last inspected?
Edwards & Ward Limited (C/o Covingham Park Primary School) was last inspected on 12 March 2026, 4 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Swindon Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Edwards & Ward Limited (C/o Covingham Park Primary School)?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Edwards & Ward Limited (C/o Covingham Park Primary School) compare to other places in Swindon?
83% of the 1,428 rated food businesses in Swindon hold the top rating of 5, and Edwards & Ward Limited (C/o Covingham Park Primary School) is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Swindon Council inspects Edwards & Ward Limited (C/o Covingham Park 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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