The Abbey C of E voluntary Aided First School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Dorset
The Abbey C of E voluntary Aided First 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 13 November 2024, 20 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: The Abbey C Of E Voluntary Aided First School St James Street, Shaftesbury, SP7 8HQ
How it compares in Dorset
That puts The Abbey C of E voluntary Aided First 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% | ← The Abbey C of E voluntary Aided First 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 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 The Abbey C of E voluntary Aided First 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 The Abbey C of E voluntary Aided First School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gold Hill Bread Retailers - other | 344 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2025 |
| The Two Brewers Pub/bar/nightclub | 345 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 February 2026 |
| Westminster Memorial Hospital Caring Premises | 383 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 May 2025 |
| Care Dorset, Shaftesbury Plus Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2025 |
| King Alfreds Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 January 2025 |
| Costa Coffee Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 July 2024 |
| Ecco-Gelato Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 October 2025 |
| The Grosvenor Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 February 2026 |
Questions about The Abbey C of E voluntary Aided First School
What is The Abbey C of E voluntary Aided First School's food hygiene rating?
The Abbey C of E voluntary Aided First School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Dorset Council on 13 November 2024.
Is The Abbey C of E voluntary Aided First 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 The Abbey C of E voluntary Aided First School last inspected?
The Abbey C of E voluntary Aided First School was last inspected on 13 November 2024, 20 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 The Abbey C of E voluntary Aided First School?
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 The Abbey C of E voluntary Aided First School compare to other places in Dorset?
95% of the 3,988 rated food businesses in Dorset hold the top rating of 5, and The Abbey C of E voluntary Aided First School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Dorset Council inspects The Abbey C of E voluntary Aided First 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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