Waterside Primary Academy food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Buckinghamshire
Waterside Primary Academy 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 September 2025, 10 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: Waterside Combined School, Black Horse Avenue, Chesham, HP5 1QU
How it compares in Buckinghamshire
That puts Waterside Primary Academy among the 3,226 places in Buckinghamshire holding top marks, 81% 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 | 3,226 | 81% | ← Waterside Primary Academy | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 530 | 13% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 171 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 42 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 31 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 615 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 Waterside Primary Academy 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 Waterside Primary Academy, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kiddies Cove Preschool Caring Premises | 356 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 April 2025 |
| Kiddies Cove Day Nursery Ltd Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 May 2024 |
| Chesham Bois Manor Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 June 2026 |
| Cheriton Residential Care Home Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2025 |
| Ambito Birchwood Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 September 2022 |
| Alliance In Partnership at Elangeni School/college/university | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 September 2025 |
| Busy Living Out Of School Club School/college/university | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 November 2011 |
| Chapter Two Community Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 March 2026 |
Questions about Waterside Primary Academy
What is Waterside Primary Academy's food hygiene rating?
Waterside Primary Academy has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Buckinghamshire Council on 10 September 2025.
Is Waterside Primary Academy 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 Waterside Primary Academy last inspected?
Waterside Primary Academy was last inspected on 10 September 2025, 10 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Buckinghamshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Waterside Primary Academy?
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 Waterside Primary Academy compare to other places in Buckinghamshire?
81% of the 4,001 rated food businesses in Buckinghamshire hold the top rating of 5, and Waterside Primary Academy is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Buckinghamshire Council inspects Waterside Primary Academy 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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