Denby Free C Of E Primary School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Amber Valley
Denby Free 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 7 January 2025, 18 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: Church Street Denby Village Ripley Derbyshire, DE5 8PH
How it compares in Amber Valley
That puts Denby Free C Of E Primary School among the 790 places in Amber Valley holding top marks, 81% 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 | 790 | 81% | ← Denby Free C Of E Primary School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 117 | 12% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 57 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 8 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 2 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 112 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 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 Denby Free 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 Denby Free C Of E Primary School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Denby Lodge Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | 5 - Very good | 11 July 2024 |
| Greedy Pig Butchers At Denby Ltd Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 November 2025 |
| Bournes Restaurant And Staff Canteen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 April 2026 |
| Denby Cricket Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 September 2023 |
| Blossom's Play Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 January 2026 |
| Elior UK At Deb Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 December 2023 |
| Co-Op Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 October 2025 |
| Eat @Denby's Other catering premises | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 July 2024 |
Questions about Denby Free C Of E Primary School
What is Denby Free C Of E Primary School's food hygiene rating?
Denby Free C Of E Primary School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Amber Valley Council on 7 January 2025.
Is Denby Free 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 Denby Free C Of E Primary School last inspected?
Denby Free C Of E Primary School was last inspected on 7 January 2025, 18 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Amber Valley Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Denby Free C Of E Primary School?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 Denby Free C Of E Primary School compare to other places in Amber Valley?
81% of the 974 rated food businesses in Amber Valley hold the top rating of 5, and Denby Free C Of E Primary School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Amber Valley Council inspects Denby Free 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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