Epiphany C of E Primary School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Epiphany C of E 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 8 June 2026, 3 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.
96% of rated food businesses in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole ratings →
Address: The Epiphany School, Shillingstone Drive, Bournemouth, BH9 3PE
How it compares in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
That puts Epiphany C of E Primary School among the 2,596 places in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole holding top marks, 88% 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 | 2,596 | 88% | ← Epiphany C of E Primary School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 237 | 8% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 90 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 16 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 15 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 602 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 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 Epiphany C of E 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 Epiphany C of E Primary School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bourne Mart Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 March 2026 |
| Asda Express Bournemouth - Westway PFS Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 October 2025 |
| Barnacles Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 November 2022 |
| Bird N Burg Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 July 2025 |
| Blue Roof Bungalow Caring Premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2020 |
| Barbara Rose Nursery School Caring Premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2020 |
Questions about Epiphany C of E Primary School
What is Epiphany C of E Primary School's food hygiene rating?
Epiphany C of E Primary School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council on 8 June 2026.
Is Epiphany C of E 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 Epiphany C of E Primary School last inspected?
Epiphany C of E Primary School was last inspected on 8 June 2026, 3 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Epiphany C of E Primary School?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 Epiphany C of E Primary School compare to other places in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole?
88% of the 2,956 rated food businesses in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole hold the top rating of 5, and Epiphany C of E Primary School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council inspects Epiphany C of E 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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