Swanton Abbott CP School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · North Norfolk
Swanton Abbott CP 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 18 November 2025, 7 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: Swanton Abbott School, Youngmans Lane, Swanton Abbott, NR10 5DZ
How it compares in North Norfolk
That puts Swanton Abbott CP School among the 1,256 places in North Norfolk holding top marks, 86% 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 | 1,256 | 86% | ← Swanton Abbott CP School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 144 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 42 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 15 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 4 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 56 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 Swanton Abbott CP 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 Swanton Abbott CP School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Before & After Club (Swanton Abbotts Primary School) School/college/university | at this address | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2025 |
| Abbottswood Lodge Caring Premises | 230 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 December 2025 |
| The Jolly Farmers Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.6 miles away | 4 - Good | 13 February 2026 |
| Morton's Traditional Taste Ltd Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 December 2024 |
Questions about Swanton Abbott CP School
What is Swanton Abbott CP School's food hygiene rating?
Swanton Abbott CP School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North Norfolk Council on 18 November 2025.
Is Swanton Abbott CP 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 Swanton Abbott CP School last inspected?
Swanton Abbott CP School was last inspected on 18 November 2025, 7 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by North Norfolk Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Swanton Abbott CP 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 Swanton Abbott CP School compare to other places in North Norfolk?
86% of the 1,461 rated food businesses in North Norfolk hold the top rating of 5, and Swanton Abbott CP School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North Norfolk Council inspects Swanton Abbott CP 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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