The Mary Toweton School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Buckinghamshire
The Mary Toweton 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 February 2020, more than 6 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: The Mary Towerton School, Water End Road, Studley Green, HP14 3XN
How it compares in Buckinghamshire
That puts The Mary Toweton School among the 3,235 places in Buckinghamshire 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 | 3,235 | 81% | ← The Mary Toweton School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 529 | 13% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 171 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 41 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 31 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 604 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 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 The Mary Toweton 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 The Mary Toweton School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chris's Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 264 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 July 2025 |
| The Potting Shed Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 264 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2026 |
| Aston's At Wycliffe Park Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 April 2024 |
| Radnage Church Of England School School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 September 2025 |
| Teacups & Tandems Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 January 2018 |
Questions about The Mary Toweton School
What is The Mary Toweton School's food hygiene rating?
The Mary Toweton School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Buckinghamshire Council on 4 February 2020.
Is The Mary Toweton 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 The Mary Toweton School last inspected?
The Mary Toweton School was last inspected on 4 February 2020, more than 6 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Buckinghamshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Mary Toweton 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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Mary Toweton School compare to other places in Buckinghamshire?
81% of the 4,008 rated food businesses in Buckinghamshire hold the top rating of 5, and The Mary Toweton School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Buckinghamshire Council inspects The Mary Toweton 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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