Swanbourne Church Of England VA School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Buckinghamshire
Swanbourne Church Of England VA 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 15 April 2026, 2 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: Swanbourne C Of E First School, Winslow Road, Swanbourne, MK17 0SW
How it compares in Buckinghamshire
That puts Swanbourne Church Of England VA School among the 3,226 places in Buckinghamshire holding top marks, 81% 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 | 3,226 | 81% | ← Swanbourne Church Of England VA School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 530 | 13% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 171 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 42 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 31 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 615 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 Swanbourne Church Of England VA 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 Swanbourne Church Of England VA School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Holroyd Howe At Swanbourne House School School/college/university | at this address | 5 - Very good | 9 January 2025 |
| Swanbourne Store & Post Office Retailers - other | 285 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 August 2025 |
| Ashbourne Day Nurseries At Swanbourne Caring Premises | 352 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 December 2025 |
| Betsey's Best Honey Retailers - other | 404 yards away | 4 - Good | 6 May 2011 |
| Place Eight Wellness Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 July 2024 |
| The Betsey Wynne Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 4 - Good | 11 August 2025 |
Questions about Swanbourne Church Of England VA School
What is Swanbourne Church Of England VA School's food hygiene rating?
Swanbourne Church Of England VA School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Buckinghamshire Council on 15 April 2026.
Is Swanbourne Church Of England VA 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 Swanbourne Church Of England VA School last inspected?
Swanbourne Church Of England VA School was last inspected on 15 April 2026, 2 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Buckinghamshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Swanbourne Church Of England VA 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 Swanbourne Church Of England VA School compare to other places in Buckinghamshire?
81% of the 4,001 rated food businesses in Buckinghamshire hold the top rating of 5, and Swanbourne Church Of England VA School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Buckinghamshire Council inspects Swanbourne Church Of England VA 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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