William Cowper Pre-School food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Breckland
William Cowper Pre-School holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the care premises are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 18 October 2023, more than 2 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: William Cowper Close, Dereham, Norfolk, NR19 1LT
How it compares in Breckland
In Breckland, 86% of rated places manage a 5, so William Cowper Pre-School sits behind roughly 1,014 nearby businesses. 9% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,014 | 86% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 101 | 9% | ← William Cowper Pre-School | |
| 3 out of 5 | 47 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 6 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 12 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 77 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 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 William Cowper Pre-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 William Cowper Pre-School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sense East Caring Premises | 141 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 December 2025 |
| Little Owls Day Nursery Caring Premises | 143 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 January 2026 |
| Hoots Junior After School Club Caring Premises | 145 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 September 2024 |
| Jade Garden Takeaway/sandwich shop | 156 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 October 2025 |
| Taylorshaw @ Fred Nicholson School School/college/university | 180 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 June 2025 |
| East of England Co-operative Society Ltd Retailers - other | 193 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 June 2024 |
| B&P News Retailers - other | 221 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 October 2024 |
| NORSE at Toftwood Infant School School/college/university | 223 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 October 2024 |
Questions about William Cowper Pre-School
What is William Cowper Pre-School's food hygiene rating?
William Cowper Pre-School has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Breckland Council on 18 October 2023.
Is William Cowper Pre-School safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this care premises to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was William Cowper Pre-School last inspected?
William Cowper Pre-School was last inspected on 18 October 2023, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Breckland Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at William Cowper Pre-School?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", 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 William Cowper Pre-School compare to other places in Breckland?
86% of the 1,180 rated food businesses in Breckland hold the top rating of 5, while William Cowper Pre-School holds a 4. 101 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Breckland Council inspects William Cowper Pre-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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