Whaley Bridge Primary School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · High Peak
Whaley Bridge 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 10 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: Buxton Road, Whaley Bridge, High Peak Derbyshire, SK23 7HX
How it compares in High Peak
That puts Whaley Bridge Primary School among the 736 places in High Peak holding top marks, 89% 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 | 736 | 89% | ← Whaley Bridge Primary School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 58 | 7% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 28 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 7 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 2 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 56 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 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 Whaley Bridge 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 Whaley Bridge Primary School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bridgemont Nursery Caring Premises | at this address | 5 - Very good | 13 May 2024 |
| Frydays Cod & Cake Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 184 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 April 2025 |
| Grill 13 Takeaway/sandwich shop | 274 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 January 2025 |
| The Bridge Nursery Caring Premises | 301 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 November 2025 |
| Bridge and Barrel Pub/bar/nightclub | 377 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 June 2026 |
| Taxal and Fernilee CE(C) Primary School/college/university | 391 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 March 2026 |
| Churches Together in Whaley Bridge Luncheon Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 438 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 November 2025 |
| Metagenics UK Ltd Distributors/Transporters | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 January 2026 |
Questions about Whaley Bridge Primary School
What is Whaley Bridge Primary School's food hygiene rating?
Whaley Bridge Primary School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by High Peak Council on 10 February 2026.
Is Whaley Bridge 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 Whaley Bridge Primary School last inspected?
Whaley Bridge Primary School was last inspected on 10 February 2026, 5 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by High Peak Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Whaley Bridge Primary School?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 Whaley Bridge Primary School compare to other places in High Peak?
89% of the 831 rated food businesses in High Peak hold the top rating of 5, and Whaley Bridge Primary School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
High Peak Council inspects Whaley Bridge 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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