TCDC Aldington Primary School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Ashford
TCDC Aldington 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: TCDC Aldington Primary School was inspected on 9 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: Aldington Primary School Roman Road, Aldington, TN25 7EE
How it compares in Ashford
That puts TCDC Aldington Primary School among the 1,039 places in Ashford holding top marks, 89% 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 | 1,039 | 89% | ← TCDC Aldington Primary School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 90 | 8% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 19 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 3 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 106 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 TCDC Aldington 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 TCDC Aldington Primary School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kaleidoscope Childcare Caring Premises | at this address | 5 - Very good | 22 September 2025 |
| Walnut Tree Pub/bar/nightclub | 308 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2026 |
| Canterbury Oast Trust, New Bungalow Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 September 2022 |
| Quarry House Tearoom Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 November 2025 |
| The Quarry House Tea Rooms Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Aldington Post Office Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 4 - Good | 11 August 2025 |
| J Wanstall & Sons Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 2 - Some improvement necessary | 5 February 2026 |
Questions about TCDC Aldington Primary School
What is TCDC Aldington Primary School's food hygiene rating?
TCDC Aldington Primary School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Ashford Council on 9 June 2026.
Is TCDC Aldington 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 TCDC Aldington Primary School last inspected?
TCDC Aldington Primary School was last inspected on 9 June 2026, a month ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Ashford Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at TCDC Aldington 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 TCDC Aldington Primary School compare to other places in Ashford?
89% of the 1,162 rated food businesses in Ashford hold the top rating of 5, and TCDC Aldington Primary School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Ashford Council inspects TCDC Aldington 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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