SES Stamford School Sixth Form food hygiene rating
School/college/university · South Kesteven
SES Stamford School Sixth Form 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 6 June 2025, 13 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 Girls High School Malting Yard, Water Street, Stamford, PE9 2LJ
How it compares in South Kesteven
That puts SES Stamford School Sixth Form among the 917 places in South Kesteven holding top marks, 84% 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 | 917 | 84% | ← SES Stamford School Sixth Form | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 107 | 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 79 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 SES Stamford School Sixth Form 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 SES Stamford School Sixth Form, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pizza Express Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 369 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 October 2024 |
| Adnams Cellar & Kitchen Store Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 October 2023 |
| Jinju Cha Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 November 2024 |
| JK's Lounge Stamford Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 April 2026 |
| 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 |
| Amore Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 September 2025 |
| Lamberts Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 January 2025 |
Questions about SES Stamford School Sixth Form
What is SES Stamford School Sixth Form's food hygiene rating?
SES Stamford School Sixth Form has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by South Kesteven Council on 6 June 2025.
Is SES Stamford School Sixth Form 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 SES Stamford School Sixth Form last inspected?
SES Stamford School Sixth Form was last inspected on 6 June 2025, 13 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 SES Stamford School Sixth Form?
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 SES Stamford School Sixth Form compare to other places in South Kesteven?
84% of the 1,097 rated food businesses in South Kesteven hold the top rating of 5, and SES Stamford School Sixth Form is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
South Kesteven Council inspects SES Stamford School Sixth Form 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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