Yapton C. of E. Primary School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Arun
Yapton C. of E. 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 27 February 2025, 16 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: Yapton Church Of England School North End Road, Yapton, BN18 0DU
How it compares in Arun
That puts Yapton C. of E. Primary School among the 972 places in Arun holding top marks, 83% 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 | 972 | 83% | ← Yapton C. of E. Primary School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 131 | 11% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 34 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 18 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 145 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building 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 Yapton C. of E. 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 Yapton C. of E. Primary School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Merry Meats Ltd Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 March 2026 |
| Maypole Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 December 2021 |
| G D Poston Manufacturers/packers | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 April 2026 |
| Jonahs mead ltd Manufacturers/packers | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 August 2024 |
| Health & Independent Living Support Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 August 2025 |
| Arun Sports Arena Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 November 2023 |
| Flying Fortress Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 May 2026 |
| Hft - South East Region Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 March 2023 |
Questions about Yapton C. of E. Primary School
What is Yapton C. of E. Primary School's food hygiene rating?
Yapton C. of E. Primary School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Arun Council on 27 February 2025.
Is Yapton C. of E. 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 Yapton C. of E. Primary School last inspected?
Yapton C. of E. Primary School was last inspected on 27 February 2025, 16 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Arun Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Yapton C. of E. Primary School?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Yapton C. of E. Primary School compare to other places in Arun?
83% of the 1,166 rated food businesses in Arun hold the top rating of 5, and Yapton C. of E. Primary School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Arun Council inspects Yapton C. of E. 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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