St Swithun Wells Rc Primary School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Hillingdon
St Swithun Wells Rc 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 24 February 2026, 4 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: St Swithun Wells Rc Primary School, Hunters Hill, HA4 9HS
How it compares in Hillingdon
That puts St Swithun Wells Rc Primary School among the 1,285 places in Hillingdon holding top marks, 64% 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 | 1,285 | 64% | ← St Swithun Wells Rc Primary School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 356 | 18% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 202 | 10% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 48 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 100 | 5% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 16 | 1% |
A further 226 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 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 St Swithun Wells Rc 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 St Swithun Wells Rc Primary School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| B&M Retail Stores Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 April 2026 |
| Asda Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 October 2024 |
| Asda Coffee Shop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 June 2025 |
| Antalya Kebabs Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 September 2024 |
| Brackenbridge Care Home Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 October 2025 |
| Aldi Stores Limited Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 October 2019 |
| B & P Fine Foods London Distributors/Transporters | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 March 2026 |
| Bourne Primary School School/college/university | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 September 2025 |
Questions about St Swithun Wells Rc Primary School
What is St Swithun Wells Rc Primary School's food hygiene rating?
St Swithun Wells Rc Primary School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Hillingdon Council on 24 February 2026.
Is St Swithun Wells Rc 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 St Swithun Wells Rc Primary School last inspected?
St Swithun Wells Rc Primary School was last inspected on 24 February 2026, 4 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Hillingdon Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at St Swithun Wells Rc 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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does St Swithun Wells Rc Primary School compare to other places in Hillingdon?
64% of the 2,007 rated food businesses in Hillingdon hold the top rating of 5, and St Swithun Wells Rc Primary School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Hillingdon Council inspects St Swithun Wells Rc 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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