Coton-In-The-Elms Primary School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · South Derbyshire
Coton-In-The-Elms 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
This is a fresh result: Coton-In-The-Elms Primary School was inspected on 16 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: Elmslea Avenue, Coton In The Elms, Swadlincote Derbyshire, DE12 8HE
How it compares in South Derbyshire
That puts Coton-In-The-Elms Primary School among the 636 places in South Derbyshire 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 | 636 | 87% | ← Coton-In-The-Elms Primary School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 70 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 21 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 5 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 1 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 150 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 Coton-In-The-Elms 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 Coton-In-The-Elms Primary School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coton in the Elms Pre School Caring Premises | 163 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 September 2015 |
| Black Horse Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 182 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 May 2025 |
| Manor Farm Bed & Breakfast Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 374 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 June 2024 |
| Bubble Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 418 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 August 2024 |
| Into Nature Nursery Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 4 - Good | 23 May 2025 |
| ClubsComplete Ltd at Rosliston Primary School Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 October 2025 |
| Rosliston Church Of England Primary School School/college/university | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 September 2005 |
| Rosliston Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 November 2024 |
Questions about Coton-In-The-Elms Primary School
What is Coton-In-The-Elms Primary School's food hygiene rating?
Coton-In-The-Elms Primary School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by South Derbyshire Council on 16 June 2026.
Is Coton-In-The-Elms 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 Coton-In-The-Elms Primary School last inspected?
Coton-In-The-Elms Primary School was last inspected on 16 June 2026, within the last month. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by South Derbyshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Coton-In-The-Elms 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 Coton-In-The-Elms Primary School compare to other places in South Derbyshire?
87% of the 733 rated food businesses in South Derbyshire hold the top rating of 5, and Coton-In-The-Elms Primary School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
South Derbyshire Council inspects Coton-In-The-Elms 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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