Bures CEVC Primary School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Babergh
Bures 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 22 January 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: Bures Church of England Voluntary Controlled, Nayland Road, Bures St Mary, CO8 5BX
How it compares in Babergh
That puts Bures CEVC Primary School among the 696 places in Babergh holding top marks, 86% 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 | 696 | 86% | ← Bures CEVC Primary School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 65 | 8% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 27 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 9 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 8 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 74 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 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 Bures 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 Bures CEVC Primary School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bures Friday Lunch Club Other catering premises | 2 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 September 2024 |
| Noahs Ark Nursery Group Caring Premises | 103 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 September 2024 |
| Three Horseshoes Pub/bar/nightclub | 201 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 November 2019 |
| Central Store Retailers - other | 261 yards away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Bank House Tearoom Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 279 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 February 2026 |
| Rose's General Store Retailers - other | 345 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 April 2024 |
| The Village Deli Retailers - other | 383 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 April 2026 |
| The Eight Bells PH Pub/bar/nightclub | 422 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 February 2025 |
Questions about Bures CEVC Primary School
What is Bures CEVC Primary School's food hygiene rating?
Bures CEVC Primary School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Babergh Council on 22 January 2026.
Is Bures 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 Bures CEVC Primary School last inspected?
Bures CEVC Primary School was last inspected on 22 January 2026, 5 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Babergh Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Bures 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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Bures CEVC Primary School compare to other places in Babergh?
86% of the 807 rated food businesses in Babergh hold the top rating of 5, and Bures CEVC Primary School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Babergh Council inspects Bures 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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