The River Centre 3-16 Learning Community (Primary) food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Blaenau Gwent
The River Centre 3-16 Learning Community (Primary) 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 River Centre 3-16 Learning Community (Primary) was inspected on 22 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: Dukestown Road, Tredegar, NP22 4PY
How it compares in Blaenau Gwent
That puts The River Centre 3-16 Learning Community (Primary) among the 299 places in Blaenau Gwent holding top marks, 50% 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 | 299 | 50% | ← The River Centre 3-16 Learning Community (Primary) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 185 | 31% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 73 | 12% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 17 | 3% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 19 | 3% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 70 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 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 River Centre 3-16 Learning Community (Primary) 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.
Questions about The River Centre 3-16 Learning Community (Primary)
What is The River Centre 3-16 Learning Community (Primary)'s food hygiene rating?
The River Centre 3-16 Learning Community (Primary) has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Blaenau Gwent Council on 22 June 2026.
Is The River Centre 3-16 Learning Community (Primary) 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 River Centre 3-16 Learning Community (Primary) last inspected?
The River Centre 3-16 Learning Community (Primary) was last inspected on 22 June 2026, within the last month. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Blaenau Gwent Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The River Centre 3-16 Learning Community (Primary)?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The River Centre 3-16 Learning Community (Primary) compare to other places in Blaenau Gwent?
50% of the 594 rated food businesses in Blaenau Gwent hold the top rating of 5, and The River Centre 3-16 Learning Community (Primary) is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Blaenau Gwent Council inspects The River Centre 3-16 Learning Community (Primary) 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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Understanding this rating
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The River Centre 3-16 Learning Community (Primary) is one of 130 rated food businesses in Tredegar. See every hygiene rating in Tredegar →
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