Ashwicken C of E Primary School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · King's Lynn and West Norfolk
Ashwicken 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 23 October 2024, 20 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: East Winch Road, Ashwicken, King's Lynn, PE32 1LY
How it compares in King's Lynn and West Norfolk
That puts Ashwicken C of E Primary School among the 1,206 places in King's Lynn and West Norfolk holding top marks, 89% 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 | 1,206 | 89% | ← Ashwicken C of E Primary School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 98 | 7% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 29 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 7 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 11 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 147 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 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 Ashwicken 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 Ashwicken C of E Primary School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Breakfast Club School/college/university | at this address | 5 - Very good | 11 January 2018 |
| The Sandboy Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.0 miles away | 4 - Good | 7 August 2025 |
| East Winch Post Office Retailers - other | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 March 2023 |
| Elsegood Family Butchers Retailers - other | 1.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 January 2025 |
| Holly Meadows School/college/university | 1.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 March 2025 |
| East Winch Village Hall Other catering premises | 1.9 miles away | Exempt | |
| Howard Butchers Retailers - other | 2.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 February 2025 |
| Rumbles Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 2.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 January 2025 |
Questions about Ashwicken C of E Primary School
What is Ashwicken C of E Primary School's food hygiene rating?
Ashwicken C of E Primary School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by King's Lynn and West Norfolk Council on 23 October 2024.
Is Ashwicken 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 Ashwicken C of E Primary School last inspected?
Ashwicken C of E Primary School was last inspected on 23 October 2024, 20 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by King's Lynn and West Norfolk Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Ashwicken C of E 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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Ashwicken C of E Primary School compare to other places in King's Lynn and West Norfolk?
89% of the 1,353 rated food businesses in King's Lynn and West Norfolk hold the top rating of 5, and Ashwicken C of E Primary School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
King's Lynn and West Norfolk Council inspects Ashwicken 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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