The Stephen Perse Foundation food hygiene rating
School/college/university · South Cambridgeshire
The Stephen Perse Foundation 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
This is a fresh result: The Stephen Perse Foundation was inspected on 12 May 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: Madingley Pre Preparatory School Cambridge Road, Madingley, CB23 8AH
How it compares in South Cambridgeshire
That puts The Stephen Perse Foundation among the 1,063 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 | 1,063 | 87% | ← The Stephen Perse Foundation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 119 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 26 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 5 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 5 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 96 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 The Stephen Perse Foundation 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.
Questions about The Stephen Perse Foundation
What is The Stephen Perse Foundation's food hygiene rating?
The Stephen Perse Foundation has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by South Cambridgeshire Council on 12 May 2026.
Is The Stephen Perse Foundation 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 The Stephen Perse Foundation last inspected?
The Stephen Perse Foundation was last inspected on 12 May 2026, a month 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 The Stephen Perse Foundation?
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 The Stephen Perse Foundation compare to other places in South Cambridgeshire?
87% of the 1,220 rated food businesses in South Cambridgeshire hold the top rating of 5, and The Stephen Perse Foundation is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
South Cambridgeshire Council inspects The Stephen Perse Foundation 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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