St Marys CofE Primary School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Dacorum
St Marys CofE 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 26 September 2025, 9 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: Northchurch St Marys C Of E First School, New Road, Northchurch, HP4 3QZ
How it compares in Dacorum
That puts St Marys CofE 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% | ← St Marys CofE 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building 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 St Marys CofE 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 St Marys CofE Primary School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Mary's After School Club Caring Premises | at this address | 5 - Very good | 25 April 2025 |
| Simmons Bakers Takeaway/sandwich shop | 227 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2025 |
| Tesco Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 258 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 June 2023 |
| DJ's Playzone Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2026 |
| Shop For Good Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 September 2025 |
| Happy Days Pre-School Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 October 2023 |
| Hospice of St.Francis Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 October 2025 |
| Egerton Rothesay School School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 March 2025 |
Questions about St Marys CofE Primary School
What is St Marys CofE Primary School's food hygiene rating?
St Marys CofE Primary School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Dacorum Council on 26 September 2025.
Is St Marys CofE 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 St Marys CofE Primary School last inspected?
St Marys CofE Primary School was last inspected on 26 September 2025, 9 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 St Marys CofE 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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does St Marys CofE 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 St Marys CofE Primary School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Dacorum Council inspects St Marys CofE 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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