SES Stamford Senior School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · South Kesteven
SES Stamford Senior 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 21 January 2025, 17 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 Endowed School, 18 St Pauls Street, Stamford, PE9 2BS
How it compares in South Kesteven
That puts SES Stamford Senior 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% | ← SES Stamford Senior 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 Very 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 SES Stamford Senior 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 SES Stamford Senior School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Augustine's Catholic Voluntary Academy inc Little Stars School/college/university | 361 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 July 2026 |
| George's Food Hub CIC Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 April 2025 |
| Caterlink @ Stamford Welland Academy School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 September 2024 |
| Christ Church Day Centre and The Den Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2026 |
| Ark Kesteven Road Nursery School Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 November 2025 |
| Blackstones Football Club Tea Hut Mobile caterer | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 February 2026 |
| OSS Spaces Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2026 |
| Rocking Horse Nursery Stamford Ltd Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2025 |
Questions about SES Stamford Senior School
What is SES Stamford Senior School's food hygiene rating?
SES Stamford Senior School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by South Kesteven Council on 21 January 2025.
Is SES Stamford Senior 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 SES Stamford Senior School last inspected?
SES Stamford Senior School was last inspected on 21 January 2025, 17 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 Senior 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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does SES Stamford Senior 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 SES Stamford Senior School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
South Kesteven Council inspects SES Stamford Senior 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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