Madginford Primary School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Maidstone
Madginford 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 26 January 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: Madginford Park Cp Junior School, Egremont Road, Bearsted, ME15 8LH
How it compares in Maidstone
That puts Madginford Primary School among the 1,136 places in Maidstone holding top marks, 82% 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 | 1,136 | 82% | ← Madginford Primary School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 165 | 12% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 61 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 11 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 12 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 65 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 Madginford 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 Madginford Primary School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bearsted Spice Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 23 September 2024 |
| Active Future Maidstone Other catering premises | at this address | 5 - Very good | 8 April 2024 |
| Bearsted Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 30 January 2025 |
| China Chef Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 23 June 2025 |
| Babos Kebab And Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 January 2026 |
| Bakery 79 Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 December 2025 |
| Bearsted News Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 April 2016 |
| Aura Sanctuary Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 October 2024 |
Questions about Madginford Primary School
What is Madginford Primary School's food hygiene rating?
Madginford Primary School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Maidstone Council on 26 January 2026.
Is Madginford 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 Madginford Primary School last inspected?
Madginford Primary School was last inspected on 26 January 2026, 5 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Maidstone Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Madginford 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 Madginford Primary School compare to other places in Maidstone?
82% of the 1,387 rated food businesses in Maidstone hold the top rating of 5, and Madginford Primary School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Maidstone Council inspects Madginford 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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