The Willows Primary School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Ipswich
The Willows 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
This is a fresh result: The Willows Primary School was inspected on 12 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: 48 Downing Close, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP2 9ER
How it compares in Ipswich
That puts The Willows Primary School among the 989 places in Ipswich holding top marks, 95% 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 | 989 | 95% | ← The Willows Primary School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 41 | 4% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 8 | 1% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 3 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 3 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 76 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 Very 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 The Willows 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 The Willows Primary School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 February 2024 |
| Bright Sparks Nursery Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 June 2024 |
| Asterbury Place Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 February 2026 |
| Busy Bees at Ipswich Pinewood Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 March 2026 |
| Avocet Court Nursing Home Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 December 2025 |
| Buttons and Bows Nursery School Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 June 2023 |
| Bourne Bridge Service Station Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 July 2019 |
| C & P Sales Mobile caterer | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 June 2017 |
Questions about The Willows Primary School
What is The Willows Primary School's food hygiene rating?
The Willows Primary School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Ipswich Council on 12 June 2026.
Is The Willows 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 The Willows Primary School last inspected?
The Willows Primary School was last inspected on 12 June 2026, a month ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Ipswich Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Willows Primary School?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very 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 The Willows Primary School compare to other places in Ipswich?
95% of the 1,044 rated food businesses in Ipswich hold the top rating of 5, and The Willows Primary School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Ipswich Council inspects The Willows 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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