Cold Harbour C of E Combined School (Compass Contract Services) food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Milton Keynes
Cold Harbour C of E Combined School (Compass Contract Services) 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 24 June 2025, 12 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: Highland Close, Bletchley, MK3 7PD
How it compares in Milton Keynes
That puts Cold Harbour C of E Combined School (Compass Contract Services) among the 1,755 places in Milton Keynes holding top marks, 77% 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 | 1,755 | 77% | ← Cold Harbour C of E Combined School (Compass Contract Services) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 360 | 16% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 111 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 30 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 14 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 236 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 Cold Harbour C of E Combined School (Compass Contract Services) 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 Cold Harbour C of E Combined School (Compass Contract Services), nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acorn Early Years Foundation Caring Premises | at this address | 5 - Very good | 7 October 2025 |
| Best One Retailers - other | 254 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 February 2025 |
| Abbeys Primary School (Dolce Ltd) School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 December 2024 |
| Abbeys Primary School Breakfast Club School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 November 2021 |
| Buttons Pre-School Abbeys Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 November 2019 |
| AHR Homes Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2025 |
| Barleyhurst Park Primary School (EB's Catering) School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 May 2025 |
| Bletchley House (Gold Care Homes) Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 April 2026 |
Questions about Cold Harbour C of E Combined School (Compass Contract Services)
What is Cold Harbour C of E Combined School (Compass Contract Services)'s food hygiene rating?
Cold Harbour C of E Combined School (Compass Contract Services) has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Milton Keynes Council on 24 June 2025.
Is Cold Harbour C of E Combined School (Compass Contract Services) 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 Cold Harbour C of E Combined School (Compass Contract Services) last inspected?
Cold Harbour C of E Combined School (Compass Contract Services) was last inspected on 24 June 2025, 12 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Milton Keynes Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Cold Harbour C of E Combined School (Compass Contract Services)?
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 Cold Harbour C of E Combined School (Compass Contract Services) compare to other places in Milton Keynes?
77% of the 2,271 rated food businesses in Milton Keynes hold the top rating of 5, and Cold Harbour C of E Combined School (Compass Contract Services) is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Milton Keynes Council inspects Cold Harbour C of E Combined School (Compass Contract Services) 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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