Stretton Handley Church Of England Primary School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · North East Derbyshire
Stretton Handley 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 24 February 2026, 4 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: Beresford Lane, Woolley Moor, Alfreton, DE55 6FH
How it compares in North East Derbyshire
That puts Stretton Handley Church Of England Primary School among the 654 places in North East Derbyshire holding top marks, 86% 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 | 654 | 86% | ← Stretton Handley Church Of England Primary School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 71 | 9% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 26 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 4 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 1 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 52 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 Stretton Handley 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 Stretton Handley Church Of England Primary School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ogston Sailing Club Other catering premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 August 2023 |
| R Prue & Son Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 November 2025 |
| Miners Arms Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2026 |
| Stretton Hall Farm Shop Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 November 2024 |
Questions about Stretton Handley Church Of England Primary School
What is Stretton Handley Church Of England Primary School's food hygiene rating?
Stretton Handley Church Of England Primary School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North East Derbyshire Council on 24 February 2026.
Is Stretton Handley 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 Stretton Handley Church Of England Primary School last inspected?
Stretton Handley Church Of England Primary School was last inspected on 24 February 2026, 4 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by North East Derbyshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Stretton Handley Church Of England 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 Stretton Handley Church Of England Primary School compare to other places in North East Derbyshire?
86% of the 757 rated food businesses in North East Derbyshire hold the top rating of 5, and Stretton Handley Church Of England Primary School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North East Derbyshire Council inspects Stretton Handley 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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