Barnham CEVC Primary School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · West Suffolk
Barnham CEVC 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 4 July 2025, 12 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: Barnham Church Of England Vc Primary School, Mill Lane, Barnham, IP24 2NG
How it compares in West Suffolk
That puts Barnham CEVC Primary School 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% | ← Barnham CEVC Primary School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Barnham CEVC 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 Barnham CEVC Primary School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barnham Village Hall Other catering premises | 66 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 October 2001 |
| Suffolk Pig Roast Mobile caterer | 1.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 June 2025 |
| Grange Farm House Bed & Breakfast Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 1.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 May 2022 |
| The Hat House of Euston Retailers - other | 1.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 March 2023 |
| Pwits Mobile caterer | 1.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 January 2026 |
| Deer Larder Manufacturers/packers | 1.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 January 2023 |
| The Old Kitchen Tea Room Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 August 2025 |
| Ancient Exracts Ltd Retailers - other | 1.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 January 2024 |
Questions about Barnham CEVC Primary School
What is Barnham CEVC Primary School's food hygiene rating?
Barnham CEVC Primary School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by West Suffolk Council on 4 July 2025.
Is Barnham CEVC 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 Barnham CEVC Primary School last inspected?
Barnham CEVC Primary School was last inspected on 4 July 2025, 12 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 Barnham CEVC Primary School?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "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 Barnham CEVC Primary School 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 Barnham CEVC Primary School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
West Suffolk Council inspects Barnham CEVC 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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