Whatfield Primary School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Babergh
Whatfield 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 14 January 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: Whatfield CEVP Primary School, Rectory Road, Whatfield, IP7 6QU
How it compares in Babergh
That puts Whatfield Primary School among the 696 places in Babergh holding top marks, 86% 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 | 696 | 86% | ← Whatfield Primary School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 65 | 8% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 27 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 9 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 8 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 74 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 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 Whatfield 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 Whatfield Primary School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| TMK Street Food Mobile caterer | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 May 2023 |
| Suffolk Craft Shop Retailers - other | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 September 2024 |
| Woodlands Nursery Caring Premises | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 October 2025 |
| The Millers Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 April 2026 |
| Hollow Trees Farm Other catering premises | 1.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 April 2026 |
| Wheelhouse Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 October 2023 |
| Anchor Trust Caring Premises | 1.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 February 2026 |
| Beaumont Community Primary School School/college/university | 1.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 September 2025 |
Questions about Whatfield Primary School
What is Whatfield Primary School's food hygiene rating?
Whatfield Primary School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Babergh Council on 14 January 2026.
Is Whatfield 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 Whatfield Primary School last inspected?
Whatfield Primary School was last inspected on 14 January 2026, 5 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Babergh Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Whatfield Primary 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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Whatfield Primary School compare to other places in Babergh?
86% of the 807 rated food businesses in Babergh hold the top rating of 5, and Whatfield Primary School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Babergh Council inspects Whatfield 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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