Taylor Shaw @ Avonbourne Academies and Avonwood Primary School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Taylor Shaw @ Avonbourne Academies and Avonwood 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 4 December 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: Avonbourne Academies and Avonwood Primary School, Harewood Avenue, Bournemouth, BH7 6NY
How it compares in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
In Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, 88% of rated places manage a 5, so Taylor Shaw @ Avonbourne Academies and Avonwood Primary School sits behind roughly 2,582 nearby businesses. 8% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 2,582 | 88% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 239 | 8% | ← Taylor Shaw @ Avonbourne Academies and Avonwood Primary School | |
| 3 out of 5 | 87 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 14 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 18 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 567 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 Taylor Shaw @ Avonbourne Academies and Avonwood 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 Taylor Shaw @ Avonbourne Academies and Avonwood Primary School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aramark Ltd @ J P Morgan Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2026 |
| 115 Club @ St James CE Primary School Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 March 2019 |
| Base and Sazon Other catering premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 February 2026 |
| 2 Care UK Ltd Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 February 2024 |
| AFC Bournemouth Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 November 2024 |
| Ashley Convenience Store Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 June 2024 |
| Bakehouse24 Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 November 2020 |
| 3rd Space Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 January 2026 |
Questions about Taylor Shaw @ Avonbourne Academies and Avonwood Primary School
What is Taylor Shaw @ Avonbourne Academies and Avonwood Primary School's food hygiene rating?
Taylor Shaw @ Avonbourne Academies and Avonwood Primary School has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council on 4 December 2025.
Is Taylor Shaw @ Avonbourne Academies and Avonwood 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 Taylor Shaw @ Avonbourne Academies and Avonwood Primary School last inspected?
Taylor Shaw @ Avonbourne Academies and Avonwood Primary School was last inspected on 4 December 2025, 7 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Taylor Shaw @ Avonbourne Academies and Avonwood 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 Taylor Shaw @ Avonbourne Academies and Avonwood Primary School compare to other places in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole?
88% of the 2,942 rated food businesses in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole hold the top rating of 5, while Taylor Shaw @ Avonbourne Academies and Avonwood Primary School holds a 4. 239 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council inspects Taylor Shaw @ Avonbourne Academies and Avonwood 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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