Marlow Church Of England Infant School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Buckinghamshire
Marlow Church Of England Infant 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 8 May 2026, 2 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: Sandygate Road, Marlow, Buckinghamshire, SL7 3AZ
How it compares in Buckinghamshire
That puts Marlow Church Of England Infant School among the 3,226 places in Buckinghamshire holding top marks, 81% 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 | 3,226 | 81% | ← Marlow Church Of England Infant School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 530 | 13% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 171 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 42 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 31 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 615 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 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 Marlow Church Of England Infant 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 Marlow Church Of England Infant School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Impact Food Group At Holy Trinity Church Of England School School/college/university | 230 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 November 2025 |
| Little Green Kitchen Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 December 2018 |
| Fresh Grimsby Fish Mobile caterer | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 January 2018 |
| Bakery 79 And Maple Service Station Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 February 2026 |
| Glade End Guesthouse Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 July 2011 |
| Lidl Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 November 2025 |
| Foxglove Studio Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 December 2022 |
| Childcare 4 U Marlow Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 April 2026 |
Questions about Marlow Church Of England Infant School
What is Marlow Church Of England Infant School's food hygiene rating?
Marlow Church Of England Infant School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Buckinghamshire Council on 8 May 2026.
Is Marlow Church Of England Infant 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 Marlow Church Of England Infant School last inspected?
Marlow Church Of England Infant School was last inspected on 8 May 2026, 2 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Buckinghamshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Marlow Church Of England Infant School?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 Marlow Church Of England Infant School compare to other places in Buckinghamshire?
81% of the 4,001 rated food businesses in Buckinghamshire hold the top rating of 5, and Marlow Church Of England Infant School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Buckinghamshire Council inspects Marlow Church Of England Infant 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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