Essendon Church of England Primary School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Welwyn Hatfield
Essendon Church of England 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 June 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: School Lane, Hatfield, Hertfordshire, AL9 6HD
How it compares in Welwyn Hatfield
That puts Essendon Church of England Primary School among the 510 places in Welwyn Hatfield holding top marks, 78% 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 | 510 | 78% | ← Essendon Church of England Primary School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 104 | 16% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 31 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 1 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 4 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 107 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 Essendon Church of England 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 Essendon Church of England Primary School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rose and Crown Pub/bar/nightclub | 159 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 April 2026 |
| Essendon Country Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2026 |
| The Candlestick Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 May 2026 |
| Cucumber Fields Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 February 2024 |
Questions about Essendon Church of England Primary School
What is Essendon Church of England Primary School's food hygiene rating?
Essendon Church of England Primary School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Welwyn Hatfield Council on 25 June 2025.
Is Essendon Church of England 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 Essendon Church of England Primary School last inspected?
Essendon Church of England Primary School was last inspected on 25 June 2025, 12 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Welwyn Hatfield Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Essendon Church of England 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 Essendon Church of England Primary School compare to other places in Welwyn Hatfield?
78% of the 651 rated food businesses in Welwyn Hatfield hold the top rating of 5, and Essendon Church of England Primary School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Welwyn Hatfield Council inspects Essendon Church of England 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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