St Mary's Church of England Academy food hygiene rating
School/college/university · West Suffolk
St Mary's Church of England Academy 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 6 May 2025, 14 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: St Marys Cofe Academy, Trinity Avenue, Mildenhall, IP28 7LR
How it compares in West Suffolk
That puts St Mary's Church of England Academy among the 1,349 places in West Suffolk holding top marks, 91% 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 | 1,349 | 91% | ← St Mary's Church of England Academy | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 91 | 6% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 25 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 5 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 12 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 241 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 Mary's Church of England Academy 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 Mary's Church of England Academy, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Terrace Service Station Retailers - other | 337 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 January 2018 |
| The Maids Head Pub/bar/nightclub | 422 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 August 2019 |
| China House Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 February 2024 |
| Dragon House Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 22 October 2025 |
| Kings Project Emergency Food Bank Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 February 2012 |
| The Nom Shop Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 4 - Good | 29 March 2026 |
| Rocca Cafe Lounge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 February 2024 |
| Mildenhall fish and chips Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | Awaiting inspection |
Questions about St Mary's Church of England Academy
What is St Mary's Church of England Academy's food hygiene rating?
St Mary's Church of England Academy has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by West Suffolk Council on 6 May 2025.
Is St Mary's Church of England Academy 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 Mary's Church of England Academy last inspected?
St Mary's Church of England Academy was last inspected on 6 May 2025, 14 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by West Suffolk Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at St Mary's Church of England Academy?
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 Mary's Church of England Academy compare to other places in West Suffolk?
91% of the 1,483 rated food businesses in West Suffolk hold the top rating of 5, and St Mary's Church of England Academy is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
West Suffolk Council inspects St Mary's Church of England Academy 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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