Canford Heath Junior School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Canford Heath Junior 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 December 2025, 7 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: Canford Heath Junior School, Learoyd Road, Poole, BH17 8PJ
How it compares in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
That puts Canford Heath Junior 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% | ← Canford Heath Junior 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.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Very 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 Canford Heath Junior 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 Canford Heath Junior School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buddy Club School/college/university | at this address | 5 - Very good | 4 June 2024 |
| Canford Heath Infant School School/college/university | at this address | 5 - Very good | 10 December 2025 |
| Adastral Fish and Chips Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 January 2023 |
| BH17 Community Club Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 September 2025 |
| Canford Heath Community Centre Fridge Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 July 2025 |
| American Fried Chicken Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 February 2025 |
| Buddy Club School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 June 2024 |
| Burger King Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 May 2025 |
Questions about Canford Heath Junior School
What is Canford Heath Junior School's food hygiene rating?
Canford Heath Junior School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council on 10 December 2025.
Is Canford Heath Junior 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 Canford Heath Junior School last inspected?
Canford Heath Junior School was last inspected on 10 December 2025, 7 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Canford Heath Junior School?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 Canford Heath Junior 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 Canford Heath Junior School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council inspects Canford Heath Junior 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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