Stanford Le Hope Primary School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Thurrock
Stanford Le Hope 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
This is a fresh result: Stanford Le Hope Primary School was inspected on 5 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: Copland Road, Stanford Le Hope, Essex, SS17 0DF
How it compares in Thurrock
That puts Stanford Le Hope Primary School among the 834 places in Thurrock holding top marks, 71% 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 | 834 | 71% | ← Stanford Le Hope Primary School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 228 | 20% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 85 | 7% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 122 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 Stanford Le Hope 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 Stanford Le Hope Primary School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Thurrock Kids Club Caring Premises | 18 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 January 2026 |
| Orient Express Takeaway/sandwich shop | 120 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 March 2025 |
| Orient Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 120 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 September 2025 |
| The Old Regent Ballroom Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 160 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 September 2025 |
| Hope Coffee And Cuts Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 294 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 February 2023 |
| Co-op Food Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 333 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 March 2026 |
| St Joseph's RC Primary School School/college/university | 338 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 March 2025 |
| The Rising Sun Pub/bar/nightclub | 344 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2025 |
Questions about Stanford Le Hope Primary School
What is Stanford Le Hope Primary School's food hygiene rating?
Stanford Le Hope Primary School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Thurrock Council on 5 June 2026.
Is Stanford Le Hope 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 Stanford Le Hope Primary School last inspected?
Stanford Le Hope Primary School was last inspected on 5 June 2026, a month ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Thurrock Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Stanford Le Hope Primary 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 Stanford Le Hope Primary School compare to other places in Thurrock?
71% of the 1,168 rated food businesses in Thurrock hold the top rating of 5, and Stanford Le Hope Primary School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Thurrock Council inspects Stanford Le Hope 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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