Hall Orchard C Of E Primary School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Charnwood
Hall Orchard 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 4 November 2025, 10 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.
93% of rated food businesses in Charnwood score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all Charnwood ratings →
Address: Church Street, LE12 8HP
How it compares in Charnwood
That puts Hall Orchard C Of E Primary School among the 1,056 places in Charnwood holding top marks, 80% 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 | 1,056 | 80% | ← Hall Orchard C Of E Primary School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 170 | 13% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 68 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 20 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 6 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 4 | <1% |
A further 157 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 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 Hall Orchard 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 Hall Orchard C Of E Primary School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barrow Conservative Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 107 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 June 2026 |
| Barrow Filling Station Retailers - other | 107 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 November 2023 |
| Barrow Pre School Playgroup School/college/university | 107 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 October 2023 |
| Barrow Express Retailers - other | 139 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 October 2023 |
| Barrow Baptist Church Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 229 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 February 2026 |
| Co-operative Group Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 277 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 November 2025 |
| Barrow Boating Riverside Cafe Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 July 2024 |
| Barrow Town Cricket Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 October 2023 |
Questions about Hall Orchard C Of E Primary School
What is Hall Orchard C Of E Primary School's food hygiene rating?
Hall Orchard C Of E Primary School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Charnwood Council on 4 November 2025.
Is Hall Orchard 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 Hall Orchard C Of E Primary School last inspected?
Hall Orchard C Of E Primary School was last inspected on 4 November 2025, 10 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Charnwood Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Hall Orchard C Of E Primary 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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Hall Orchard C Of E Primary School compare to other places in Charnwood?
80% of the 1,324 rated food businesses in Charnwood hold the top rating of 5, and Hall Orchard C Of E Primary School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Charnwood Council inspects Hall Orchard 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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