St Cuthbert's C Of E -VC Primary School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · North Yorkshire
St Cuthbert's C Of E -VC Primary School holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the school kitchen are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 29 January 2026, 5 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 Cuthberts Church Of England Primary School King Street, HG3 5LE
How it compares in North Yorkshire
In North Yorkshire, 86% of rated places manage a 5, so St Cuthbert's C Of E -VC Primary School sits behind roughly 5,364 nearby businesses. 9% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 5,364 | 86% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 544 | 9% | ← St Cuthbert's C Of E -VC Primary School | |
| 3 out of 5 | 212 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 56 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 49 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 841 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Cuthbert's C Of E -VC 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 Cuthbert's C Of E -VC Primary School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Willow Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 157 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 August 2024 |
| Talbot House Bed And Breakfast And Tea Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 170 yards away | 4 - Good | 6 March 2025 |
| The Sandwich Box Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 170 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 June 2026 |
| The Courtyard Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 177 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 April 2026 |
| The Old Granary Tea Room Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 188 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 December 2024 |
| The Oldest Sweet Shop In England Retailers - other | 190 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 May 2020 |
| Earnshaw's Herbal Dispensary Retailers - other | 191 yards away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Cocoa Joe's Retailers - other | 195 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 July 2025 |
Questions about St Cuthbert's C Of E -VC Primary School
What is St Cuthbert's C Of E -VC Primary School's food hygiene rating?
St Cuthbert's C Of E -VC Primary School has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by North Yorkshire Council on 29 January 2026.
Is St Cuthbert's C Of E -VC Primary School safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this school kitchen to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was St Cuthbert's C Of E -VC Primary School last inspected?
St Cuthbert's C Of E -VC Primary School was last inspected on 29 January 2026, 5 months 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 St Cuthbert's C Of E -VC Primary School?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does St Cuthbert's C Of E -VC Primary School compare to other places in North Yorkshire?
86% of the 6,226 rated food businesses in North Yorkshire hold the top rating of 5, while St Cuthbert's C Of E -VC Primary School holds a 4. 544 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
North Yorkshire Council inspects St Cuthbert's C Of E -VC 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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