Paston Ridings Primary School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Peterborough City
Paston Ridings 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 9 July 2025, 12 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: Paston Ridings Primary School, Paston Ridings, Paston, PE4 7XG
How it compares in Peterborough City
That puts Paston Ridings Primary School among the 1,550 places in Peterborough City holding top marks, 88% 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 | 1,550 | 88% | ← Paston Ridings Primary School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 141 | 8% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 46 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 9 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 8 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 216 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 Paston Ridings 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 Paston Ridings Primary School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baker Perkins Limited Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 April 2024 |
| Becketts Close Sheltered Scheme Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 September 2023 |
| Alizada Convenience Store Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 February 2025 |
| Bluebell Meeting Hall Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 March 2026 |
| Bluebell Plaice Fish and Chips Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 September 2024 |
| Bluebell Inn Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 May 2026 |
| Barnardo's School/college/university | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 September 2024 |
| Belham Food Store Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 October 2024 |
Questions about Paston Ridings Primary School
What is Paston Ridings Primary School's food hygiene rating?
Paston Ridings Primary School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Peterborough City Council on 9 July 2025.
Is Paston Ridings 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 Paston Ridings Primary School last inspected?
Paston Ridings Primary School was last inspected on 9 July 2025, 12 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Peterborough City Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Paston Ridings 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 Paston Ridings Primary School compare to other places in Peterborough City?
88% of the 1,756 rated food businesses in Peterborough City hold the top rating of 5, and Paston Ridings Primary School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Peterborough City Council inspects Paston Ridings 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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