Bishop William Ward School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Colchester
Bishop William Ward 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 8 July 2026, 2 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.
96% of rated food businesses in Colchester score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all Colchester ratings →
Address: 22 Coach Road, Great Horkesley, Essex, CO6 4AT
How this rating has changed
Bishop William Ward School was re-inspected on 8 July 2026 and held its rating of 5.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 8 July 2026 | 5 5 | Held |
The FSA publishes only a business's current rating. This history is our own record of what it has scored since we began watching.
How it compares in Colchester
That puts Bishop William Ward School among the 1,225 places in Colchester holding top marks, 90% 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 | 1,225 | 90% | ← Bishop William Ward School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 75 | 6% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 46 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 2 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 8 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 284 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 Bishop William Ward 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 Bishop William Ward School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chesterwell Plaza Day Nursery Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 August 2026 |
| BP Garage Retailers - other | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 October 2024 |
| Clip n Climb Colchester Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 August 2026 |
| David Lloyd Leisure Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 October 2025 |
| Co-op Daily Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 July 2026 |
| Dog & Pheasant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 July 2026 |
| Bright Horizons Colchester Day Nursery and Caring Premises | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 November 2025 |
| Chestnut House Kindergarten Caring Premises | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 December 2025 |
Questions about Bishop William Ward School
What is Bishop William Ward School's food hygiene rating?
Bishop William Ward School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Colchester Council on 8 July 2026.
Is Bishop William Ward 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 Bishop William Ward School last inspected?
Bishop William Ward School was last inspected on 8 July 2026, 2 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Colchester Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Bishop William Ward 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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Bishop William Ward School compare to other places in Colchester?
90% of the 1,358 rated food businesses in Colchester hold the top rating of 5, and Bishop William Ward School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Colchester Council inspects Bishop William Ward 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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