Whitchurch C Of E Primary School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Basingstoke and Deane
Whitchurch C Of E Primary School holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the school kitchen are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 18 September 2024, 21 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: Daniel Road, Whitchurch, Hampshire, RG28 7LS
How it compares in Basingstoke and Deane
In Basingstoke and Deane, 75% of rated places manage a 5, so Whitchurch C Of E Primary School sits behind roughly 778 nearby businesses. 18% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 778 | 75% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 186 | 18% | ← Whitchurch C Of E Primary School | |
| 3 out of 5 | 58 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 1 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 16 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 256 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 Very 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 Whitchurch C Of E 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 Whitchurch C Of E Primary School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Globe Fit Ltd At Testbourne Community School School/college/university | 401 yards away | 4 - Good | 9 August 2023 |
| Testbourne Community School School/college/university | 401 yards away | 4 - Good | 14 May 2025 |
| Hot Spice Tandoori Take Away Takeaway/sandwich shop | 412 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2025 |
| Tesco Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 422 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 October 2024 |
| Whitchurch Local Retailers - other | 422 yards away | 4 - Good | 29 November 2024 |
| Blue Rickshaw Takeaway/sandwich shop | 426 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 August 2024 |
| Whitchurch Silk Mill Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 428 yards away | 4 - Good | 12 November 2025 |
| Whitchurch Youth Club Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | Exempt |
Questions about Whitchurch C Of E Primary School
What is Whitchurch C Of E Primary School's food hygiene rating?
Whitchurch C Of E Primary School has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Basingstoke and Deane Council on 18 September 2024.
Is Whitchurch C Of E Primary School safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this school kitchen to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Whitchurch C Of E Primary School last inspected?
Whitchurch C Of E Primary School was last inspected on 18 September 2024, 21 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Basingstoke and Deane Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Whitchurch C Of E Primary School?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very 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 Whitchurch C Of E Primary School compare to other places in Basingstoke and Deane?
75% of the 1,040 rated food businesses in Basingstoke and Deane hold the top rating of 5, while Whitchurch C Of E Primary School holds a 4. 186 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Basingstoke and Deane Council inspects Whitchurch C Of E 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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