Rattlesden C of E Primary Academy food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Mid Suffolk
Rattlesden C of E Primary Academy 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 19 May 2025, 13 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: Rattlesden C of E Primary Academy Aspens, School Road, Rattlesden, IP30 0SE
How it compares in Mid Suffolk
That puts Rattlesden C of E Primary Academy among the 623 places in Mid Suffolk holding top marks, 86% 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 | 623 | 86% | ← Rattlesden C of E Primary Academy | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 66 | 9% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 26 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 3 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 8 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 123 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 Rattlesden C of E Primary Academy 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 Rattlesden C of E Primary Academy, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Five Bells Pub/bar/nightclub | 207 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 October 2019 |
| Rattlesden Community Shop Retailers - other | 238 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 December 2025 |
| Rattlesden Playgroup Caring Premises | 297 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2019 |
| The Brewers Pub/bar/nightclub | 301 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 January 2025 |
Questions about Rattlesden C of E Primary Academy
What is Rattlesden C of E Primary Academy's food hygiene rating?
Rattlesden C of E Primary Academy has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Mid Suffolk Council on 19 May 2025.
Is Rattlesden C of E Primary Academy 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 Rattlesden C of E Primary Academy last inspected?
Rattlesden C of E Primary Academy was last inspected on 19 May 2025, 13 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Mid Suffolk Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Rattlesden C of E Primary Academy?
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 Rattlesden C of E Primary Academy compare to other places in Mid Suffolk?
86% of the 728 rated food businesses in Mid Suffolk hold the top rating of 5, and Rattlesden C of E Primary Academy is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Mid Suffolk Council inspects Rattlesden C of E Primary Academy 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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