St Johns VA C of E Primary School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Welwyn Hatfield
St Johns VA 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 16 January 2026, 5 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: Hertford Road, Welwyn, Hertfordshire, AL6 0BX
How it compares in Welwyn Hatfield
That puts St Johns VA C of E 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% | ← St Johns VA C of E 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 St Johns VA 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 St Johns VA C of E Primary School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aspens Services Ltd@Waterside Academy Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 February 2025 |
| Harwood Hill JMI and Nursery School School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 June 2025 |
| Deli Stop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 September 2022 |
| Kebab & Fishermans Net Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 August 2024 |
| Annabel School Other catering premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 November 2023 |
| Busy Bees Nursery Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 June 2025 |
| Homerswood Primary and Nursery School School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 November 2025 |
| Knightsfield Preschoolers School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 September 2025 |
Questions about St Johns VA C of E Primary School
What is St Johns VA C of E Primary School's food hygiene rating?
St Johns VA C of E Primary School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Welwyn Hatfield Council on 16 January 2026.
Is St Johns VA 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 St Johns VA C of E Primary School last inspected?
St Johns VA C of E Primary School was last inspected on 16 January 2026, 5 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 St Johns VA 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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does St Johns VA C of E 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 St Johns VA C of E Primary School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Welwyn Hatfield Council inspects St Johns VA 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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