St Matthews CofE Primary School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Ipswich
St Matthews CofE 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: St Matthews CofE Primary School was inspected on 4 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: Aspens Services Ltd St Matthews Church Of, Portman Road, Ipswich, IP1 2AX
How it compares in Ipswich
That puts St Matthews CofE 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% | ← St Matthews CofE 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 St Matthews CofE 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 St Matthews CofE Primary School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bang Burger Takeaway/sandwich shop | 185 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 January 2023 |
| Black Horse Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 218 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 October 2023 |
| Arlingtons Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 369 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 August 2022 |
| Brewers Arms Public House Pub/bar/nightclub | 397 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 September 2022 |
| Brighton The Corners Pub/bar/nightclub | 397 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 May 2025 |
| Arcade Tavern Pub/bar/nightclub | 405 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 October 2023 |
| Bodrum Kebab House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 438 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2026 |
| Bella Napoli Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 October 2023 |
Questions about St Matthews CofE Primary School
What is St Matthews CofE Primary School's food hygiene rating?
St Matthews CofE Primary School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Ipswich Council on 4 June 2026.
Is St Matthews CofE 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 St Matthews CofE Primary School last inspected?
St Matthews CofE Primary School was last inspected on 4 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 St Matthews CofE 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 St Matthews CofE 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 St Matthews CofE Primary School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Ipswich Council inspects St Matthews CofE 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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