Fountains Primary School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · East Staffordshire
Fountains 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 26 March 2026, 3 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: Fountains Primary School, Bitham Lane, Stretton, DE13 0HB
How it compares in East Staffordshire
That puts Fountains Primary School among the 746 places in East Staffordshire holding top marks, 73% 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 | 746 | 73% | ← Fountains Primary School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 170 | 17% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 53 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 17 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 31 | 3% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 182 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 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 Fountains 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 Fountains Primary School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| De Ferrers Academy - Trent Campus School/college/university | 304 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 December 2024 |
| De Ferrers Academy - Trent Campus - School Breakfast School/college/university | 304 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2025 |
| De Ferrers Academy - Dove Campus School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 February 2025 |
| De Ferrers Academy - Dove Campus - School Breakfast School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 February 2025 |
| Abacus House Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 December 2024 |
| Burton Albion Football Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2025 |
| Central England Co-operative Society Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 January 2023 |
| Co-operative Food Stretton Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 June 2025 |
Questions about Fountains Primary School
What is Fountains Primary School's food hygiene rating?
Fountains Primary School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by East Staffordshire Council on 26 March 2026.
Is Fountains 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 Fountains Primary School last inspected?
Fountains Primary School was last inspected on 26 March 2026, 3 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by East Staffordshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Fountains 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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Fountains Primary School compare to other places in East Staffordshire?
73% of the 1,017 rated food businesses in East Staffordshire hold the top rating of 5, and Fountains Primary School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
East Staffordshire Council inspects Fountains 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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