Edwards & Ward At Buckingham Primary School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Buckinghamshire
Edwards & Ward At Buckingham 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 8 July 2025, 12 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: Buckingham Primary School, Foscott Way, Buckingham, MK18 1TT
How it compares in Buckinghamshire
That puts Edwards & Ward At Buckingham Primary School among the 3,235 places in Buckinghamshire holding top marks, 81% 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 | 3,235 | 81% | ← Edwards & Ward At Buckingham Primary School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 529 | 13% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 171 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 41 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 31 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 604 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 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 Edwards & Ward At Buckingham 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 Edwards & Ward At Buckingham Primary School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buckingham Simply Food Connect Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 May 2025 |
| Maids Moreton CE School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 March 2026 |
| Clarendon House Care Home Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 June 2025 |
| Grand Junction Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 July 2025 |
| Maids Moreton Pre-School Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 March 2026 |
| S4A Group At Maids Moreton School School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 November 2024 |
| Buckingham Community Hospital Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 February 2025 |
| Buckingham Pizza House Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 May 2025 |
Questions about Edwards & Ward At Buckingham Primary School
What is Edwards & Ward At Buckingham Primary School's food hygiene rating?
Edwards & Ward At Buckingham Primary School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Buckinghamshire Council on 8 July 2025.
Is Edwards & Ward At Buckingham 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 Edwards & Ward At Buckingham Primary School last inspected?
Edwards & Ward At Buckingham Primary School was last inspected on 8 July 2025, 12 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Buckinghamshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Edwards & Ward At Buckingham Primary School?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", 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 Edwards & Ward At Buckingham Primary School compare to other places in Buckinghamshire?
81% of the 4,008 rated food businesses in Buckinghamshire hold the top rating of 5, and Edwards & Ward At Buckingham Primary School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Buckinghamshire Council inspects Edwards & Ward At Buckingham 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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