South Otterington Church of England Primary School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · North Yorkshire
South Otterington Church of England 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: South Otterington Church of England Primary School was inspected on 11 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: Beaufort Court Admirals Way, E14 9XL
How it compares in North Yorkshire
That puts South Otterington Church of England Primary School among the 5,376 places in North Yorkshire 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 | 5,376 | 86% | ← South Otterington Church of England Primary School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 540 | 9% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 212 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 54 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 49 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 827 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 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 South Otterington Church of England 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 South Otterington Church of England Primary School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abokado Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 375 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 June 2024 |
| Acai Berry Canary Wharf Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 September 2025 |
| AA Psychiatry Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 May 2025 |
| Aizah Thai & Cafe, Spicy Wok Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 October 2025 |
| A A Lyons Distributors/Transporters | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 February 2024 |
| Afikala Afrikana Distributors/Transporters | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 July 2024 |
| A H Cox (Billingsgate) Ltd Distributors/Transporters | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 October 2024 |
| Al Aksa Services Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 June 2026 |
Questions about South Otterington Church of England Primary School
What is South Otterington Church of England Primary School's food hygiene rating?
South Otterington Church of England Primary School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North Yorkshire Council on 11 June 2026.
Is South Otterington Church of England 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 South Otterington Church of England Primary School last inspected?
South Otterington Church of England Primary School was last inspected on 11 June 2026, a month ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by North Yorkshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at South Otterington Church of England Primary 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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does South Otterington Church of England Primary School compare to other places in North Yorkshire?
86% of the 6,232 rated food businesses in North Yorkshire hold the top rating of 5, and South Otterington Church of England Primary School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North Yorkshire Council inspects South Otterington Church of England 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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