Be Different Federation at Singlegate Primary School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Merton
Be Different Federation at Singlegate 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: Be Different Federation at Singlegate Primary School was inspected on 14 May 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: Singlegate Primary School South Gardens, Colliers Wood, SW19 2NT
How it compares in Merton
That puts Be Different Federation at Singlegate Primary School among the 1,033 places in Merton holding top marks, 82% 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 | 1,033 | 82% | ← Be Different Federation at Singlegate Primary School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 171 | 13% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 41 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 11 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 11 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 275 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 Very good
- How well they manage food safety Very 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 Be Different Federation at Singlegate 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 Be Different Federation at Singlegate Primary School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| After School Club Caring Premises | at this address | 5 - Very good | 19 November 2024 |
| Aldi Retailers - other | 266 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2025 |
| All Saints Centre Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 December 2023 |
| After School Care Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 December 2024 |
| AJ Brothers Express Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2025 |
| Afro-Beats and Carib-Eats Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 October 2024 |
| Arome Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 January 2026 |
| After School Club School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 November 2024 |
Questions about Be Different Federation at Singlegate Primary School
What is Be Different Federation at Singlegate Primary School's food hygiene rating?
Be Different Federation at Singlegate Primary School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Merton Council on 14 May 2026.
Is Be Different Federation at Singlegate 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 Be Different Federation at Singlegate Primary School last inspected?
Be Different Federation at Singlegate Primary School was last inspected on 14 May 2026, a month ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Merton Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Be Different Federation at Singlegate Primary School?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Be Different Federation at Singlegate Primary School compare to other places in Merton?
82% of the 1,267 rated food businesses in Merton hold the top rating of 5, and Be Different Federation at Singlegate Primary School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Merton Council inspects Be Different Federation at Singlegate 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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Be Different Federation at Singlegate Primary School is one of 121 rated food businesses in Colliers Wood. See every hygiene rating in Colliers Wood →
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