Kniveton Church Of England Primary School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Derbyshire Dales
Kniveton 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 1 October 2025, 9 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: Main Street, Kniveton, Derbyshire, DE6 1JJ
How it compares in Derbyshire Dales
That puts Kniveton 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% | ← Kniveton 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 Kniveton 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 Kniveton Church Of England Primary School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Red Lion Pub/bar/nightclub | 408 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 October 2024 |
| Shaws Iberian Mobile caterer | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 September 2023 |
| Red Lion Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.5 miles away | 4 - Good | 2 February 2024 |
| The Bentley Brook Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.6 miles away | 4 - Good | 20 November 2025 |
| Go Beyond Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 May 2025 |
| The Knockerdown Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 October 2025 |
| Carsington Sailing Club Limited Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 September 2025 |
| Carsington Visitors Centre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 2.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 February 2025 |
Questions about Kniveton Church Of England Primary School
What is Kniveton Church Of England Primary School's food hygiene rating?
Kniveton Church Of England Primary School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Derbyshire Dales Council on 1 October 2025.
Is Kniveton 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 Kniveton Church Of England Primary School last inspected?
Kniveton Church Of England Primary School was last inspected on 1 October 2025, 9 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 Kniveton 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 Kniveton 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 Kniveton Church Of England Primary School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Derbyshire Dales Council inspects Kniveton 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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