St Mary's CofE Primary School, Hadleigh food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Babergh
St Mary's CofE Primary School, Hadleigh 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 2 July 2024, more than 2 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: St Marys C Of E Va Primary School, Stonehouse Road, Hadleigh, IP7 5BH
How it compares in Babergh
That puts St Mary's CofE Primary School, Hadleigh among the 696 places in Babergh holding top marks, 86% 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 | 696 | 86% | ← St Mary's CofE Primary School, Hadleigh | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 66 | 8% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 27 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 7 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 8 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 73 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 Good
- How well they manage food safety Very 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 St Mary's CofE Primary School, Hadleigh 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 St Mary's CofE Primary School, Hadleigh, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Cock Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 204 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 October 2023 |
| Spar Hadleigh Retailers - other | 266 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 3 June 2026 |
| The Coffee Lounge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 308 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 May 2023 |
| Hadleigh High Academy School/college/university | 320 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 June 2026 |
| The Eight Bells Pub/bar/nightclub | 339 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 September 2025 |
| Pizza Time Plus Takeaway/sandwich shop | 339 yards away | 4 - Good | 3 September 2025 |
| Grays Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 392 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2026 |
| Jo Jo?s Kitchen Caring Premises | 406 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 May 2026 |
Questions about St Mary's CofE Primary School, Hadleigh
What is St Mary's CofE Primary School, Hadleigh's food hygiene rating?
St Mary's CofE Primary School, Hadleigh has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Babergh Council on 2 July 2024.
Is St Mary's CofE Primary School, Hadleigh 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 St Mary's CofE Primary School, Hadleigh last inspected?
St Mary's CofE Primary School, Hadleigh was last inspected on 2 July 2024, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Babergh Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at St Mary's CofE Primary School, Hadleigh?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does St Mary's CofE Primary School, Hadleigh compare to other places in Babergh?
86% of the 806 rated food businesses in Babergh hold the top rating of 5, and St Mary's CofE Primary School, Hadleigh is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Babergh Council inspects St Mary's CofE Primary School, Hadleigh 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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