South Darley Church Of England Primary School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Derbyshire Dales
South Darley Church Of England 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
The rating dates from 26 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: Kirby Lane, Darley Bridge, Derbyshire, DE4 2JT
How it compares in Derbyshire Dales
That puts South Darley Church Of England Primary School among the 526 places in Derbyshire Dales holding top marks, 64% 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 | 526 | 64% | ← South Darley Church Of England Primary School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 168 | 20% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 90 | 11% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 24 | 3% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 84 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 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 South Darley Church Of England 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 South Darley Church Of England Primary School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ivonbrook Residential Care Home Caring Premises | 295 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 August 2025 |
| Orchard Cottage Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 December 2022 |
| The Co-Operative Food Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2025 |
| Darley Churchtown Church Of England Primary School/college/university | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 November 2024 |
Questions about South Darley Church Of England Primary School
What is South Darley Church Of England Primary School's food hygiene rating?
South Darley Church Of England Primary School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Derbyshire Dales Council on 26 January 2026.
Is South Darley Church Of England 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 South Darley Church Of England Primary School last inspected?
South Darley Church Of England Primary School was last inspected on 26 January 2026, 5 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Derbyshire Dales Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at South Darley Church Of England Primary School?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 South Darley Church Of England Primary School compare to other places in Derbyshire Dales?
64% of the 820 rated food businesses in Derbyshire Dales hold the top rating of 5, and South Darley Church Of England Primary School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Derbyshire Dales Council inspects South Darley Church Of England 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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