S4A Group At Whitchurch Combined School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Buckinghamshire
S4A Group At Whitchurch Combined 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 February 2026, 5 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: Whitchurch Combined School, North Marston Lane, Whitchurch, HP22 4JG
How it compares in Buckinghamshire
In Buckinghamshire, 81% of rated places manage a 5, so S4A Group At Whitchurch Combined School sits behind roughly 3,756 nearby businesses. 4% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 3,226 | 81% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 530 | 13% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 171 | 4% | ← S4A Group At Whitchurch Combined School | |
| 2 out of 5 | 42 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 31 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 615 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 Good
- 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 S4A Group At Whitchurch Combined 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 S4A Group At Whitchurch Combined School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fresh Start Catering At Whitchurch Combined School School/college/university | at this address | 5 - Very good | 8 September 2025 |
| Oving Dexter Beef Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 4 - Good | 26 March 2014 |
| The Black Boy Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2026 |
| The White Swan Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 January 2026 |
Questions about S4A Group At Whitchurch Combined School
What is S4A Group At Whitchurch Combined School's food hygiene rating?
S4A Group At Whitchurch Combined School has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Buckinghamshire Council on 3 February 2026.
Is S4A Group At Whitchurch Combined 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 S4A Group At Whitchurch Combined School last inspected?
S4A Group At Whitchurch Combined School was last inspected on 3 February 2026, 5 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Buckinghamshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at S4A Group At Whitchurch Combined School?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does S4A Group At Whitchurch Combined School compare to other places in Buckinghamshire?
81% of the 4,001 rated food businesses in Buckinghamshire hold the top rating of 5, while S4A Group At Whitchurch Combined School holds a 3. 171 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Buckinghamshire Council inspects S4A Group At Whitchurch Combined 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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