Long Marston VA Church of England Primary School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Dacorum
Long Marston VA Church of England 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 27 March 2025, 15 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: Station Road, Long Marston, HP23 4QS
How it compares in Dacorum
That puts Long Marston VA Church of England Primary School among the 864 places in Dacorum holding top marks, 77% 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 | 864 | 77% | ← Long Marston VA Church of England Primary School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 192 | 17% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 55 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 5 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 6 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 137 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 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 Long Marston VA Church of England 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 Long Marston VA Church of England Primary School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Queens Head Pub/bar/nightclub | 427 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 30 January 2025 |
| Long Marston Cricket Club Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 May 2026 |
| Potash Farm Foods Manufacturers/packers | 0.8 miles away | 4 - Good | 6 November 2025 |
| Mother Cuppa Tea Ltd Manufacturers/packers | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 July 2026 |
| Tracy's Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 June 2025 |
Questions about Long Marston VA Church of England Primary School
What is Long Marston VA Church of England Primary School's food hygiene rating?
Long Marston VA Church of England Primary School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Dacorum Council on 27 March 2025.
Is Long Marston VA Church of England 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 Long Marston VA Church of England Primary School last inspected?
Long Marston VA Church of England Primary School was last inspected on 27 March 2025, 15 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Dacorum Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Long Marston VA Church of England Primary School?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 Long Marston VA Church of England Primary School compare to other places in Dacorum?
77% of the 1,123 rated food businesses in Dacorum hold the top rating of 5, and Long Marston VA Church of England Primary School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Dacorum Council inspects Long Marston VA Church of England 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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