St Marys RC Primary School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Powys
St Marys RC 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 3 November 2025, 8 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: Milford Road, Newtown, Powys, SY16 2EH
How it compares in Powys
In Powys, 74% of rated places manage a 5, so St Marys RC Primary School sits behind roughly 1,715 nearby businesses. 19% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,715 | 74% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 437 | 19% | ← St Marys RC Primary School | |
| 3 out of 5 | 91 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 44 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 24 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 3 | <1% |
A further 326 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 Generally satisfactory
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 Marys 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 Marys RC Primary School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cedewain Masonic Lodge Pub/bar/nightclub | 344 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2018 |
| Newtown Methodist Church Other catering premises | 431 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2025 |
| Bowling Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 431 yards away | 4 - Good | 18 December 2017 |
| Football Club Refreshment Hut Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 February 2026 |
| The Lantern Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 March 2026 |
| 23 Social Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 February 2025 |
| Silver Fish Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 September 2025 |
| Exchange Newtown Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 4 - Good | 18 July 2023 |
Questions about St Marys RC Primary School
What is St Marys RC Primary School's food hygiene rating?
St Marys RC Primary School has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Powys Council on 3 November 2025.
Is St Marys RC 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 Marys RC Primary School last inspected?
St Marys RC Primary School was last inspected on 3 November 2025, 8 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Powys Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at St Marys 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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does St Marys RC Primary School compare to other places in Powys?
74% of the 2,314 rated food businesses in Powys hold the top rating of 5, while St Marys RC Primary School holds a 4. 437 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Powys Council inspects St Marys 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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