Stowting Church of England Primary School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Folkestone and Hythe
Stowting Church of England 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 25 October 2024, 20 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: Stowting Church of England Primary School Stowting Hill, Stowting, TN25 6BE
How it compares in Folkestone and Hythe
That puts Stowting Church of England Primary School among the 958 places in Folkestone and Hythe 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 | 958 | 84% | ← Stowting Church of England Primary School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 111 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 62 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 5 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 4 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 144 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 Stowting Church of England 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 Stowting Church of England Primary School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tiger Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 March 2025 |
| In The Sticks Childcare Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 February 2026 |
| The Black Horse Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.3 miles away | 4 - Good | 2 February 2026 |
| Bracken & Bloom Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2026 |
| Five Bells Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 September 2025 |
| Little Rock on the Road Mobile caterer | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 January 2023 |
| Nivash Petroleum Retailers - other | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 August 2025 |
| Woodlands Poultry Farm Manufacturers/packers | 1.9 miles away | Awaiting inspection |
Questions about Stowting Church of England Primary School
What is Stowting Church of England Primary School's food hygiene rating?
Stowting Church of England Primary School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Folkestone and Hythe Council on 25 October 2024.
Is Stowting Church of England 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 Stowting Church of England Primary School last inspected?
Stowting Church of England Primary School was last inspected on 25 October 2024, 20 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Folkestone and Hythe Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Stowting Church of England Primary School?
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 Stowting Church of England Primary School compare to other places in Folkestone and Hythe?
84% of the 1,140 rated food businesses in Folkestone and Hythe hold the top rating of 5, and Stowting Church of England Primary School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Folkestone and Hythe Council inspects Stowting Church of England 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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