Waltham Holy Cross Primary Academy and N food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Epping Forest
Waltham Holy Cross Primary Academy and N 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 16 March 2026, 3 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: Waltham Holy Cross Primary Academy Ashlyns, Waltham Holy Cross Primary School, Quendon Drive, EN9 1LG
How it compares in Epping Forest
That puts Waltham Holy Cross Primary Academy and N among the 760 places in Epping Forest holding top marks, 84% 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 | 760 | 84% | ← Waltham Holy Cross Primary Academy and N | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 96 | 11% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 36 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 7 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 11 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 148 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 Very 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 Waltham Holy Cross Primary Academy and N 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.
Questions about Waltham Holy Cross Primary Academy and N
What is Waltham Holy Cross Primary Academy and N's food hygiene rating?
Waltham Holy Cross Primary Academy and N has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Epping Forest Council on 16 March 2026.
Is Waltham Holy Cross Primary Academy and N 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 Waltham Holy Cross Primary Academy and N last inspected?
Waltham Holy Cross Primary Academy and N was last inspected on 16 March 2026, 3 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Epping Forest Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Waltham Holy Cross Primary Academy and N?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Waltham Holy Cross Primary Academy and N compare to other places in Epping Forest?
84% of the 910 rated food businesses in Epping Forest hold the top rating of 5, and Waltham Holy Cross Primary Academy and N is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Epping Forest Council inspects Waltham Holy Cross Primary Academy and N 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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