Harrison at Hawkedon Primary School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Wokingham
Harrison at Hawkedon 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 16 September 2025, 9 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: Hawkedon Primary School, Hawkedon Way, Earley, RG6 3AP
How it compares in Wokingham
That puts Harrison at Hawkedon Primary School among the 848 places in Wokingham holding top marks, 80% 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 | 848 | 80% | ← Harrison at Hawkedon Primary School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 128 | 12% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 65 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 4 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 16 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 70 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 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 Harrison at Hawkedon 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 Harrison at Hawkedon Primary School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ahuja Off Licence Retailers - other | 428 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 August 2024 |
| Budgens Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 July 2024 |
| Big Bazaar Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 July 2023 |
| Best Western Moat House Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 November 2025 |
| Caterplus @ Prince Philip Duke of Edinburgh Court Caring Premises | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 July 2025 |
| Acorns Day Nursery Caring Premises | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 October 2024 |
Questions about Harrison at Hawkedon Primary School
What is Harrison at Hawkedon Primary School's food hygiene rating?
Harrison at Hawkedon Primary School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Wokingham Council on 16 September 2025.
Is Harrison at Hawkedon 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 Harrison at Hawkedon Primary School last inspected?
Harrison at Hawkedon Primary School was last inspected on 16 September 2025, 9 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Wokingham Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Harrison at Hawkedon 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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Harrison at Hawkedon Primary School compare to other places in Wokingham?
80% of the 1,061 rated food businesses in Wokingham hold the top rating of 5, and Harrison at Hawkedon Primary School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Wokingham Council inspects Harrison at Hawkedon 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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