Shaftesbury Church of England Primary School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Dorset
Shaftesbury Church of England 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 20 November 2024, 19 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: Shaftesbury Primary School Wincombe Lane, Shaftesbury, SP7 8PZ
How it compares in Dorset
That puts Shaftesbury Church of England Primary School among the 3,808 places in Dorset holding top marks, 95% 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 | 3,808 | 95% | ← Shaftesbury Church of England Primary School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 139 | 3% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 33 | 1% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 5 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 3 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 1,119 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 Shaftesbury Church of England 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 Shaftesbury Church of England Primary School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pitta Pans Other catering premises | 78 yards away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Hope2Bake Caring Premises | 376 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2026 |
| Thai Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 405 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 October 2024 |
| Salsa Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 415 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 February 2025 |
| Father's House Shaftesbury Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 August 2023 |
| Open House Shaftesbury Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 October 2025 |
| The Southern Co-Operative Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 February 2020 |
| Oriental Express Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 4 - Good | 14 January 2025 |
Questions about Shaftesbury Church of England Primary School
What is Shaftesbury Church of England Primary School's food hygiene rating?
Shaftesbury Church of England Primary School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Dorset Council on 20 November 2024.
Is Shaftesbury Church of England 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 Shaftesbury Church of England Primary School last inspected?
Shaftesbury Church of England Primary School was last inspected on 20 November 2024, 19 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Dorset Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Shaftesbury Church of England 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 Shaftesbury Church of England Primary School compare to other places in Dorset?
95% of the 3,988 rated food businesses in Dorset hold the top rating of 5, and Shaftesbury Church of England Primary School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Dorset Council inspects Shaftesbury Church of England 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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