Nether Heyford Pre-School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · West Northamptonshire
Nether Heyford Pre-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 21 January 2019, more than 7 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: Church Rooms, Church Lane, Nether Heyford, NN7 3LQ
How it compares in West Northamptonshire
That puts Nether Heyford Pre-School among the 2,565 places in West Northamptonshire holding top marks, 78% 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 | 2,565 | 78% | ← Nether Heyford Pre-School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 377 | 11% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 251 | 8% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 39 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 44 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 9 | <1% |
A further 772 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 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 Nether Heyford Pre-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 Nether Heyford Pre-School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dolce Ltd School/college/university | 242 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 May 2025 |
| Forester Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 276 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 November 2022 |
| One Stop Retailers - other | 278 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 May 2021 |
| Heyford Meats Retailers - other | 308 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 November 2025 |
| Nether Heyford Village Hall Other catering premises | 407 yards away | Exempt | |
| Nether Heyford Bowls Club Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 July 2024 |
| Nether Heyford Playing Fields Assoc. Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 4 - Good | 29 November 2021 |
| Asda Express PFS Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 December 2025 |
Questions about Nether Heyford Pre-School
What is Nether Heyford Pre-School's food hygiene rating?
Nether Heyford Pre-School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by West Northamptonshire Council on 21 January 2019.
Is Nether Heyford Pre-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 Nether Heyford Pre-School last inspected?
Nether Heyford Pre-School was last inspected on 21 January 2019, more than 7 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by West Northamptonshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Nether Heyford Pre-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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Nether Heyford Pre-School compare to other places in West Northamptonshire?
78% of the 3,285 rated food businesses in West Northamptonshire hold the top rating of 5, and Nether Heyford Pre-School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
West Northamptonshire Council inspects Nether Heyford Pre-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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