Castle View Primary School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Derbyshire Dales
Castle View 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
This is a fresh result: Castle View Primary School was inspected on 9 July 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
84% of rated food businesses in Derbyshire Dales score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all Derbyshire Dales ratings →
Address: School Road, Matlock, Derbyshire, DE4 3DS
How this rating has changed
Castle View Primary School was re-inspected on 9 July 2026 and held its rating of 5.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 9 July 2026 | 5 5 | Held |
The FSA publishes only a business's current rating. This history is our own record of what it has scored since we began watching.
How it compares in Derbyshire Dales
That puts Castle View Primary School among the 536 places in Derbyshire Dales holding top marks, 64% 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 | 536 | 64% | ← Castle View Primary School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 170 | 20% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 88 | 11% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 25 | 3% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 11 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 83 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 Castle View 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 Castle View Primary School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Busy Bees Nursery Caring Premises | 141 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 November 2025 |
| Designate At The Gate Pub/bar/nightclub | 324 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2025 |
| The Blue Pig Deli, Ground Floor Takeaway/sandwich shop | 324 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 October 2025 |
| Matlock Methodist And United Reformed Church Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 March 2023 |
| D'Alessandro's Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 March 2025 |
| Duke Of Wellington Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 June 2026 |
| Co-op Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 October 2025 |
| Iceland Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 August 2025 |
Questions about Castle View Primary School
What is Castle View Primary School's food hygiene rating?
Castle View Primary School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Derbyshire Dales Council on 9 July 2026.
Is Castle View 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 Castle View Primary School last inspected?
Castle View Primary School was last inspected on 9 July 2026, a month ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Derbyshire Dales Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Castle View 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 Castle View Primary School compare to other places in Derbyshire Dales?
64% of the 832 rated food businesses in Derbyshire Dales hold the top rating of 5, and Castle View Primary School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Derbyshire Dales Council inspects Castle View 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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Castle View Primary School is one of 111 rated food businesses in Matlock. See every hygiene rating in Matlock →
Derbyshire Dales inspects and rates 915 food businesses across its whole area. See every food hygiene rating in Derbyshire Dales →
The official record is held by the council: http://www.derbyshiredales.gov.uk/fhrs
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