Stamford Junior School & Early Bird Nursery food hygiene rating
School/college/university · South Kesteven
Stamford Junior School & Early Bird Nursery 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 5 March 2026, 4 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: Stamford Junior School, Kettering Road, St Martins, PE9 2LR
How it compares in South Kesteven
That puts Stamford Junior School & Early Bird Nursery among the 916 places in South Kesteven holding top marks, 83% 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 | 916 | 83% | ← Stamford Junior School & Early Bird Nursery | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 109 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 49 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 11 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 12 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 78 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 Stamford Junior School & Early Bird Nursery 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 Stamford Junior School & Early Bird Nursery, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| SES Stamford School Sixth Form School/college/university | 135 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 June 2025 |
| Pizza Express Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 332 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 October 2024 |
| Adnams Cellar & Kitchen Store Retailers - other | 434 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 October 2023 |
| Castle Street Deli Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 July 2026 |
| Gooch's Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 January 2025 |
| JK's Lounge Stamford Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 April 2026 |
| Jinju Cha Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 November 2024 |
| Cosy Club Stamford Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 July 2024 |
Questions about Stamford Junior School & Early Bird Nursery
What is Stamford Junior School & Early Bird Nursery's food hygiene rating?
Stamford Junior School & Early Bird Nursery has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by South Kesteven Council on 5 March 2026.
Is Stamford Junior School & Early Bird Nursery 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 Stamford Junior School & Early Bird Nursery last inspected?
Stamford Junior School & Early Bird Nursery was last inspected on 5 March 2026, 4 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by South Kesteven Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Stamford Junior School & Early Bird Nursery?
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 Stamford Junior School & Early Bird Nursery compare to other places in South Kesteven?
83% of the 1,098 rated food businesses in South Kesteven hold the top rating of 5, and Stamford Junior School & Early Bird Nursery is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
South Kesteven Council inspects Stamford Junior School & Early Bird Nursery 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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