Colsterworth C of E Primary School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · South Kesteven
Colsterworth C of E 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 24 April 2025, 14 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: Colsterworth C E Primary School, Back Lane, Colsterworth, NG33 5NJ
How it compares in South Kesteven
That puts Colsterworth C of E Primary School 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% | ← Colsterworth C of E Primary School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Colsterworth C of E 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 Colsterworth C of E Primary School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The White Lion Pub/bar/nightclub | 128 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 25 March 2026 |
| Little Legs Nursery Caring Premises | 242 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 February 2025 |
| Colsterworth Service Station Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 4 - Good | 7 October 2025 |
| Colsterworth Sports and Social Club Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 June 2026 |
| Co-op Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 December 2025 |
| China Moon Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 0 - Urgent improvement necessary | 10 June 2026 |
| Jubilee Service Station Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 February 2025 |
| Asda Express PFS Colsterworth Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 August 2025 |
Questions about Colsterworth C of E Primary School
What is Colsterworth C of E Primary School's food hygiene rating?
Colsterworth C of E Primary School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by South Kesteven Council on 24 April 2025.
Is Colsterworth C of E 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 Colsterworth C of E Primary School last inspected?
Colsterworth C of E Primary School was last inspected on 24 April 2025, 14 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 Colsterworth C of E Primary School?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 Colsterworth C of E Primary School 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 Colsterworth C of E Primary School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
South Kesteven Council inspects Colsterworth C of E 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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