Alderman Payne Primary School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Fenland
Alderman Payne 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 27 September 2023, 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: 9 Main Road, Parson Drove, Wisbech, PE13 4JA
How it compares in Fenland
That puts Alderman Payne Primary School among the 618 places in Fenland holding top marks, 92% 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 | 618 | 92% | ← Alderman Payne Primary School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 33 | 5% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 12 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 4 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 3 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 37 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 Alderman Payne 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 Alderman Payne Primary School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parson Drove Pre-School Other catering premises | at this address | 5 - Very good | 29 September 2025 |
| Parson Drove Spice Hut Ltd Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 10 September 2025 |
| Parson Drove Convenience Store Ltd Retailers - other | at this address | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 19 November 2025 |
| The Swan Inn Public House And Restaurant Pub/bar/nightclub | 389 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 December 2025 |
| A L Pollington Newsagents & Stores Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 October 2022 |
Questions about Alderman Payne Primary School
What is Alderman Payne Primary School's food hygiene rating?
Alderman Payne Primary School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Fenland Council on 27 September 2023.
Is Alderman Payne 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 Alderman Payne Primary School last inspected?
Alderman Payne Primary School was last inspected on 27 September 2023, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Fenland Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Alderman Payne 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 Alderman Payne Primary School compare to other places in Fenland?
92% of the 671 rated food businesses in Fenland hold the top rating of 5, and Alderman Payne Primary School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Fenland Council inspects Alderman Payne 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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Alderman Payne Primary School is one of 257 rated food businesses in Wisbech. See every hygiene rating in Wisbech →
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The official record is held by the council: http://www.fenland.gov.uk/article/2117/Food-Safety
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