Great Whelnetham Church of England School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · West Suffolk
Great Whelnetham Church of England School holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The school kitchen met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 3 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: Great Whelnetham Primary School, Stanningfield Road, Great Whelnetham, IP30 0UA
How it compares in West Suffolk
In West Suffolk, 91% of rated places manage a 5, so Great Whelnetham Church of England School sits behind roughly 1,440 nearby businesses. 2% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,349 | 91% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 91 | 6% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 25 | 2% | ← Great Whelnetham Church of England School | |
| 2 out of 5 | 5 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 12 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 241 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 Generally satisfactory
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 Great Whelnetham Church of England 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 Great Whelnetham Church of England School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cygnets Childcare (Whelnetham) Caring Premises | 84 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 July 2019 |
| Slimming World at Great Whelnetham Retailers - other | 146 yards away | Exempt | |
| Hennessey Home & Garden Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 4 - Good | 12 June 2025 |
| Thomas Peatling Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 September 2019 |
| Sicklesmere Stores Ltd Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 July 2023 |
| Rushbrooke Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 May 2025 |
Questions about Great Whelnetham Church of England School
What is Great Whelnetham Church of England School's food hygiene rating?
Great Whelnetham Church of England School has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by West Suffolk Council on 3 July 2025.
Is Great Whelnetham Church of England School safe to eat at?
A 3 means the school kitchen met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was Great Whelnetham Church of England School last inspected?
Great Whelnetham Church of England School was last inspected on 3 July 2025, 12 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by West Suffolk Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Great Whelnetham Church of England School?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Great Whelnetham Church of England School compare to other places in West Suffolk?
91% of the 1,483 rated food businesses in West Suffolk hold the top rating of 5, while Great Whelnetham Church of England School holds a 3. 25 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
West Suffolk Council inspects Great Whelnetham Church of England 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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