Derwent Primary School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Central Bedfordshire
Derwent Primary School holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The school kitchen met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
This is a fresh result: Derwent Primary School was inspected on 27 May 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: Hitchin Road, Henlow, Bedfordshire, SG16 6BA
How it compares in Central Bedfordshire
In Central Bedfordshire, 76% of rated places manage a 5, so Derwent Primary School sits behind roughly 1,407 nearby businesses. 5% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,153 | 76% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 254 | 17% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 83 | 5% | ← Derwent Primary School | |
| 2 out of 5 | 18 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 189 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 Derwent 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 Derwent Primary School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Koi Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2026 |
| Bean & Bake Ltd Mobile caterer | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 June 2026 |
| The Crown Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 October 2025 |
| SPLAT Ltd Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 August 2025 |
| Champneys Henlow Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 October 2024 |
| The Engineers Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 July 2024 |
| Raynsford C of E Academy School/college/university | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 April 2025 |
| Merry Poppets Nursery Caring Premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 July 2025 |
Questions about Derwent Primary School
What is Derwent Primary School's food hygiene rating?
Derwent Primary School has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Central Bedfordshire Council on 27 May 2026.
Is Derwent Primary School safe to eat at?
A 3 means the school kitchen met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was Derwent Primary School last inspected?
Derwent Primary School was last inspected on 27 May 2026, a month ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Central Bedfordshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Derwent Primary School?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Derwent Primary School compare to other places in Central Bedfordshire?
76% of the 1,520 rated food businesses in Central Bedfordshire hold the top rating of 5, while Derwent Primary School holds a 3. 83 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Central Bedfordshire Council inspects Derwent 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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