St Edmunds Primary School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Mid Suffolk
St Edmunds 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 19 November 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: St Edmunds Primary School. St Edmunds Primary, Heckfield Green, Hoxne, IP21 5AD
How it compares in Mid Suffolk
That puts St Edmunds Primary School among the 623 places in Mid Suffolk 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 | 623 | 86% | ← St Edmunds Primary School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 66 | 9% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 26 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 3 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 8 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 122 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 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 St Edmunds 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 St Edmunds Primary School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hoxne Benefice Community Lunch Club Other catering premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2026 |
| The Swan Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.9 miles away | Awaiting inspection | |
| J W Havers & Son Retailers - other | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 November 2021 |
| The Depperhaugh Caring Premises | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 October 2025 |
| Community Lunch Other catering premises | 2.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2025 |
| Brome and Oakley Village Hall Other catering premises | 2.1 miles away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Billingford Horseshoes Pub/bar/nightclub | 2.1 miles away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Thorpe Abbotts Village Hall Other catering premises | 2.4 miles away | Exempt |
Questions about St Edmunds Primary School
What is St Edmunds Primary School's food hygiene rating?
St Edmunds Primary School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Mid Suffolk Council on 19 November 2025.
Is St Edmunds 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 St Edmunds Primary School last inspected?
St Edmunds Primary School was last inspected on 19 November 2025, 7 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Mid Suffolk Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at St Edmunds Primary School?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does St Edmunds Primary School compare to other places in Mid Suffolk?
86% of the 728 rated food businesses in Mid Suffolk hold the top rating of 5, and St Edmunds Primary School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Mid Suffolk Council inspects St Edmunds 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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