Valley Primary School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Norwich City
Valley Primary School holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the school kitchen are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 14 January 2026, 5 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: Gentry Place, Norwich, NR5 8XZ
How it compares in Norwich City
In Norwich City, 65% of rated places manage a 5, so Valley Primary School sits behind roughly 889 nearby businesses. 24% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 889 | 65% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 330 | 24% | ← Valley Primary School | |
| 3 out of 5 | 116 | 9% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 22 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 2 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 207 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building 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 Valley 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 Valley Primary School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 December 2020 |
| Barrons Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 August 2025 |
| Al Amin Cash And Carry Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 September 2025 |
| Burgers Plus Manufacturers/packers | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 May 2025 |
| Banks House (Bright House) School Caring Premises | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 May 2024 |
Questions about Valley Primary School
What is Valley Primary School's food hygiene rating?
Valley Primary School has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Norwich City Council on 14 January 2026.
Is Valley Primary School safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this school kitchen to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Valley Primary School last inspected?
Valley Primary School was last inspected on 14 January 2026, 5 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Norwich City Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Valley Primary School?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Valley Primary School compare to other places in Norwich City?
65% of the 1,360 rated food businesses in Norwich City hold the top rating of 5, while Valley Primary School holds a 4. 330 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Norwich City Council inspects Valley 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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