Juniper Pursuits at Downsell Primary School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Waltham Forest
Juniper Pursuits at Downsell 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 1 July 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.
74% of rated food businesses in Waltham Forest score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all Waltham Forest ratings →
Address: 134 - 136 Downsell Road, Stratford, E15 2BS
How this rating has changed
Juniper Pursuits at Downsell Primary School was re-inspected on 1 July 2026 and held its rating of 5.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1 July 2026 | AwaitingInspection 5 | Held |
The FSA publishes only a business's current rating. This history is our own record of what it has scored since we began watching.
How it compares in Waltham Forest
That puts Juniper Pursuits at Downsell Primary School among the 939 places in Waltham Forest holding top marks, 51% 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 | 939 | 51% | ← Juniper Pursuits at Downsell Primary School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 431 | 23% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 269 | 14% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 28 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 126 | 7% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 66 | 4% |
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 Juniper Pursuits at Downsell 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 Juniper Pursuits at Downsell Primary School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| A&S Grocers Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 November 2024 |
| Annai Food & Wine Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 January 2024 |
| Adagio Aparthotel Stratford Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 May 2021 |
| Albert & Francis Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 September 2025 |
| Appetite London Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 December 2024 |
| Adeza Care Homes Ltd Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 February 2025 |
| All Star Lanes - Unit LC01 (Bowling Alley) Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 July 2026 |
| 4Degrees C Ltd Distributors/Transporters | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 March 2025 |
Questions about Juniper Pursuits at Downsell Primary School
What is Juniper Pursuits at Downsell Primary School's food hygiene rating?
Juniper Pursuits at Downsell Primary School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Waltham Forest Council on 1 July 2026.
Is Juniper Pursuits at Downsell 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 Juniper Pursuits at Downsell Primary School last inspected?
Juniper Pursuits at Downsell Primary School was last inspected on 1 July 2026, 2 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Waltham Forest Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Juniper Pursuits at Downsell 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 Juniper Pursuits at Downsell Primary School compare to other places in Waltham Forest?
51% of the 1,859 rated food businesses in Waltham Forest hold the top rating of 5, and Juniper Pursuits at Downsell Primary School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Waltham Forest Council inspects Juniper Pursuits at Downsell 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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Juniper Pursuits at Downsell Primary School is one of 34 rated food businesses in Stratford. See every hygiene rating in Stratford →
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