Duxford Church of England Community Primary School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · South Cambridgeshire
Duxford Church of England Community 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 18 September 2024, 21 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: Duxford Church Of England Community Primary School St Johns Street, Duxford, CB22 4RA
How it compares in South Cambridgeshire
That puts Duxford Church of England Community Primary School among the 1,062 places in South Cambridgeshire holding top marks, 87% 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 | 1,062 | 87% | ← Duxford Church of England Community Primary School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 122 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 25 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 5 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 5 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 95 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 Duxford Church of England Community 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 Duxford Church of England Community Primary School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Duxford Preschool Caring Premises | at this address | 5 - Very good | 7 March 2022 |
| Costcutter Retailers - other | 343 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 June 2021 |
| The John Barleycorn Pub/bar/nightclub | 348 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 March 2026 |
| Four Duxford Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 361 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 August 2025 |
| The Plough Public House Pub/bar/nightclub | 401 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 March 2026 |
| The Lodge Duxford Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 429 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 January 2026 |
| Royal Thai Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2023 |
| Orchard Pond B&B Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 August 2025 |
Questions about Duxford Church of England Community Primary School
What is Duxford Church of England Community Primary School's food hygiene rating?
Duxford Church of England Community Primary School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by South Cambridgeshire Council on 18 September 2024.
Is Duxford Church of England Community 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 Duxford Church of England Community Primary School last inspected?
Duxford Church of England Community Primary School was last inspected on 18 September 2024, 21 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by South Cambridgeshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Duxford Church of England Community 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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Duxford Church of England Community Primary School compare to other places in South Cambridgeshire?
87% of the 1,221 rated food businesses in South Cambridgeshire hold the top rating of 5, and Duxford Church of England Community Primary School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
South Cambridgeshire Council inspects Duxford Church of England Community 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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