Highfields Primary School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Tendring
Highfields 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 25 April 2025, 14 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: Highfields County Primary School, Colchester Road, Lawford, CO11 2BN
How it compares in Tendring
That puts Highfields Primary School among the 775 places in Tendring holding top marks, 67% 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 | 775 | 67% | ← Highfields Primary School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 221 | 19% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 105 | 9% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 32 | 3% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 20 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 3 | <1% |
A further 124 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 Highfields 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 Highfields Primary School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Busy Bees Kindergarten School/college/university | at this address | 5 - Very good | 6 July 2025 |
| Manningtree High School School/college/university | 95 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 October 2025 |
| Honeycroft Post Office Retailers - other | 304 yards away | 2 - Some improvement necessary | 16 December 2025 |
| Mistley Manor Care Home Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 July 2024 |
| The Cupcake Oven Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 December 2022 |
| Stour View Stores Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 July 2025 |
| Nirala Tandoori Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 4 - Good | 31 October 2024 |
| Sar LA Thai Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 August 2024 |
Questions about Highfields Primary School
What is Highfields Primary School's food hygiene rating?
Highfields Primary School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Tendring Council on 25 April 2025.
Is Highfields 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 Highfields Primary School last inspected?
Highfields Primary School was last inspected on 25 April 2025, 14 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Tendring Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Highfields Primary 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 Highfields Primary School compare to other places in Tendring?
67% of the 1,156 rated food businesses in Tendring hold the top rating of 5, and Highfields Primary School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Tendring Council inspects Highfields 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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