St Gilbert of Sempringham CE Primary School and Nursery food hygiene rating
School/college/university · South Kesteven
St Gilbert of Sempringham CE Primary School and Nursery 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 October 2025, 9 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: St Gilbert Of Sempringham Church Of England Primary School, West Road, Pointon, NG34 0NA
How it compares in South Kesteven
That puts St Gilbert of Sempringham CE Primary School and Nursery among the 916 places in South Kesteven holding top marks, 83% 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 | 916 | 83% | ← St Gilbert of Sempringham CE Primary School and Nursery | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 109 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 49 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 11 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 12 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 78 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 St Gilbert of Sempringham CE Primary School and Nursery 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 St Gilbert of Sempringham CE Primary School and Nursery, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wilf's Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 March 2025 |
| Bombay Brasserie Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 30 October 2025 |
| The Grange Spa Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 October 2025 |
Questions about St Gilbert of Sempringham CE Primary School and Nursery
What is St Gilbert of Sempringham CE Primary School and Nursery's food hygiene rating?
St Gilbert of Sempringham CE Primary School and Nursery has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by South Kesteven Council on 8 October 2025.
Is St Gilbert of Sempringham CE Primary School and Nursery 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 St Gilbert of Sempringham CE Primary School and Nursery last inspected?
St Gilbert of Sempringham CE Primary School and Nursery was last inspected on 8 October 2025, 9 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by South Kesteven Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at St Gilbert of Sempringham CE Primary School and Nursery?
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 St Gilbert of Sempringham CE Primary School and Nursery compare to other places in South Kesteven?
83% of the 1,098 rated food businesses in South Kesteven hold the top rating of 5, and St Gilbert of Sempringham CE Primary School and Nursery is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
South Kesteven Council inspects St Gilbert of Sempringham CE Primary School and Nursery 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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