Somerford Primary School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Somerford 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
This is a fresh result: Somerford Primary School was inspected on 21 May 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: Draper Road, Christchurch, BH23 3AS
How it compares in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
That puts Somerford Primary School among the 2,582 places in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole holding top marks, 88% 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 | 2,582 | 88% | ← Somerford Primary School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 239 | 8% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 87 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 14 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 18 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 567 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Somerford Primary School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| CAYP Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 150 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 August 2024 |
| Christchurch SF Connect - BP Retailers - other | 182 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 October 2017 |
| British Chippy Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 August 2025 |
| Christchurch Soup Kitchen Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 April 2018 |
| Burger King Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 December 2024 |
| Browns Fish and Chips Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 March 2024 |
| Browns Fish And Chips Van Mobile caterer | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 March 2024 |
| Chutney Corner Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 February 2026 |
Questions about Somerford Primary School
What is Somerford Primary School's food hygiene rating?
Somerford Primary School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council on 21 May 2026.
Is Somerford 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 Somerford Primary School last inspected?
Somerford Primary School was last inspected on 21 May 2026, a month ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council rather than by the business.
How does Somerford Primary School compare to other places in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole?
88% of the 2,942 rated food businesses in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole hold the top rating of 5, and Somerford Primary School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council inspects Somerford 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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