Caterlink at Christ The King RC Primary School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Reading
Caterlink at Christ The King RC 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
This is a fresh result: Caterlink at Christ The King RC Primary School was inspected on 14 May 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: Lulworth Road, Reading, Berkshire, RG2 8LX
How it compares in Reading
That puts Caterlink at Christ The King RC Primary School among the 881 places in Reading holding top marks, 65% 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 | 881 | 65% | ← Caterlink at Christ The King RC Primary School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 248 | 18% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 148 | 11% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 39 | 3% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 41 | 3% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 5 | <1% |
A further 155 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 Caterlink at Christ The King RC 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 Caterlink at Christ The King RC Primary School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accent Catering at Geoffrey Field Infant & Junior School Other catering premises | 136 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 October 2025 |
| Aya's Home Kitchen Other catering premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 April 2026 |
| Aylesbury, Chiltern & South Bucks Sports & Social Club Other catering premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 September 2023 |
| BJ's Luxury Bingo Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 January 2026 |
| Bodrum Kebab Mobile Van - Mr Nihat Umdu Mobile caterer | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 June 2024 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 February 2025 |
| Big Bazaar Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 March 2026 |
Questions about Caterlink at Christ The King RC Primary School
What is Caterlink at Christ The King RC Primary School's food hygiene rating?
Caterlink at Christ The King RC Primary School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Reading Council on 14 May 2026.
Is Caterlink at Christ The King RC 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 Caterlink at Christ The King RC Primary School last inspected?
Caterlink at Christ The King RC Primary School was last inspected on 14 May 2026, a month ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Reading Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Caterlink at Christ The King RC 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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Caterlink at Christ The King RC Primary School compare to other places in Reading?
65% of the 1,362 rated food businesses in Reading hold the top rating of 5, and Caterlink at Christ The King RC Primary School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Reading Council inspects Caterlink at Christ The King RC 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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