Taxal and Fernilee CE(C) Primary food hygiene rating
School/college/university · High Peak
Taxal and Fernilee CE(C) Primary 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 4 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: Reddish Road, Whaley Bridge, Derbyshire, SK23 7DL
How it compares in High Peak
That puts Taxal and Fernilee CE(C) Primary 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% | ← Taxal and Fernilee CE(C) Primary | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Taxal and Fernilee CE(C) Primary 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 Taxal and Fernilee CE(C) Primary, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frydays Cod & Cake Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 338 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 April 2025 |
| Metagenics UK Ltd Distributors/Transporters | 340 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 January 2026 |
| The Bridge Nursery Caring Premises | 360 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 November 2025 |
| Grill 13 Takeaway/sandwich shop | 370 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 January 2025 |
| Bridgemont Nursery Caring Premises | 391 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 May 2024 |
| Whaley Bridge After School Club School/college/university | 391 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 June 2023 |
| Whaley Bridge Primary School School/college/university | 391 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 February 2026 |
| The Cock Pub/bar/nightclub | 437 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 10 February 2026 |
Questions about Taxal and Fernilee CE(C) Primary
What is Taxal and Fernilee CE(C) Primary's food hygiene rating?
Taxal and Fernilee CE(C) Primary has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by High Peak Council on 4 March 2026.
Is Taxal and Fernilee CE(C) Primary 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 Taxal and Fernilee CE(C) Primary last inspected?
Taxal and Fernilee CE(C) Primary was last inspected on 4 March 2026, 4 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 Taxal and Fernilee CE(C) Primary?
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 Taxal and Fernilee CE(C) Primary compare to other places in High Peak?
89% of the 831 rated food businesses in High Peak hold the top rating of 5, and Taxal and Fernilee CE(C) Primary is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
High Peak Council inspects Taxal and Fernilee CE(C) Primary 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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