Shillingstone Church of England Primary School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Dorset
Shillingstone 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
This is a fresh result: Shillingstone Church of England Primary School was inspected on 20 May 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: Shillingstone Ce Va Primary School Augustan Avenue, Shillingstone, DT11 0TX
How it compares in Dorset
That puts Shillingstone 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% | ← Shillingstone 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 Shillingstone 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 Shillingstone Church of England Primary School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Willows Tearooms Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 126 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2025 |
| Agni Fuels Ltd Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 July 2025 |
| Old Ox Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Portman Hall Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | Exempt | |
| The Forum School School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 July 2025 |
| North Dorset Railway Trust Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 October 2024 |
| British Broth Company (Broffees Ltd) Manufacturers/packers | 0.8 miles away | Exempt | |
| Co-operative Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 September 2024 |
Questions about Shillingstone Church of England Primary School
What is Shillingstone Church of England Primary School's food hygiene rating?
Shillingstone Church of England Primary School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Dorset Council on 20 May 2026.
Is Shillingstone 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 Shillingstone Church of England Primary School last inspected?
Shillingstone Church of England Primary School was last inspected on 20 May 2026, a month 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 Shillingstone 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 Shillingstone 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 Shillingstone Church of England Primary School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Dorset Council inspects Shillingstone 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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