Chantry Primary Academy food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Luton
Chantry Primary Academy 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 12 January 2026, 6 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: Chantry Primary School, Tomlinson Avenue, LU4 0QP
How it compares in Luton
That puts Chantry Primary Academy among the 846 places in Luton holding top marks, 65% 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 | 846 | 65% | ← Chantry Primary Academy | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 231 | 18% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 165 | 13% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 16 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 34 | 3% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 6 | <1% |
A further 402 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 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 Chantry Primary Academy 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 Chantry Primary Academy, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-operative Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 58 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 September 2016 |
| Chalk Hills Academy School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 January 2025 |
| Bakin Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 November 2023 |
| Blessed is our hands Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 May 2023 |
| Blue Apple Catering Holdings Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 June 2025 |
| Blue Apple Catering Holdings Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 May 2025 |
| Choice Food and Wine Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 August 2021 |
| Costa Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 July 2025 |
Questions about Chantry Primary Academy
What is Chantry Primary Academy's food hygiene rating?
Chantry Primary Academy has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Luton Council on 12 January 2026.
Is Chantry Primary Academy 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 Chantry Primary Academy last inspected?
Chantry Primary Academy was last inspected on 12 January 2026, 6 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Luton Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Chantry Primary Academy?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "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 Chantry Primary Academy compare to other places in Luton?
65% of the 1,298 rated food businesses in Luton hold the top rating of 5, and Chantry Primary Academy is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Luton Council inspects Chantry Primary Academy 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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