Caterlink @ Pathfinder CofE Primary School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · South Cambridgeshire
Caterlink @ Pathfinder CofE 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 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: The Pathfinder Church Of England Primary School Pathfinder Way, Northstowe, CB24 1AA
How it compares in South Cambridgeshire
That puts Caterlink @ Pathfinder CofE Primary School among the 1,063 places in South Cambridgeshire holding top marks, 87% 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 | 1,063 | 87% | ← Caterlink @ Pathfinder CofE Primary School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 120 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 26 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 5 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 5 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 95 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 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 Caterlink @ Pathfinder CofE 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 Caterlink @ Pathfinder CofE Primary School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kids Choice Ltd Caring Premises | at this address | 5 - Very good | 24 October 2023 |
| Cambridge City Foodbank - Northstowe Distributors/Transporters | 318 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 August 2023 |
| Northstowe Hub Café Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 318 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 October 2023 |
| Northstowe Town Council Other catering premises | 318 yards away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Unity Centre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 318 yards away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Northstowe Community Pantry Retailers - other | 318 yards away | Exempt | |
| Caterlink @ Hatton Park Primary School School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 October 2024 |
| Longstanton Pre-School Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 April 2022 |
Questions about Caterlink @ Pathfinder CofE Primary School
What is Caterlink @ Pathfinder CofE Primary School's food hygiene rating?
Caterlink @ Pathfinder CofE Primary School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by South Cambridgeshire Council on 24 November 2025.
Is Caterlink @ Pathfinder CofE 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 Caterlink @ Pathfinder CofE Primary School last inspected?
Caterlink @ Pathfinder CofE Primary School was last inspected on 24 November 2025, 7 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by South Cambridgeshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Caterlink @ Pathfinder CofE 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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Caterlink @ Pathfinder CofE Primary School compare to other places in South Cambridgeshire?
87% of the 1,221 rated food businesses in South Cambridgeshire hold the top rating of 5, and Caterlink @ Pathfinder CofE Primary School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
South Cambridgeshire Council inspects Caterlink @ Pathfinder CofE 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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