Lionel Walden Primary School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Fenland
Lionel Walden 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: High Street, Doddington, Cambridgeshire, PE15 0TF
How it compares in Fenland
That puts Lionel Walden Primary School among the 618 places in Fenland holding top marks, 92% 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 | 618 | 92% | ← Lionel Walden Primary School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 33 | 5% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 12 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 4 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 3 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 37 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 Lionel Walden 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 Lionel Walden Primary School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Doddington Fishbar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 207 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 July 2025 |
| Doddington Stores - One Stop Shop Ltd Retailers - other | 207 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 October 2024 |
| The Three Tuns Public House Pub/bar/nightclub | 427 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2026 |
| Polly Pippins Childcare Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 August 2023 |
| Doddington Court Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2026 |
| Askham Community Village Cafe Other catering premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 June 2026 |
| Askham Village Community Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 June 2026 |
| Sisco Service Station Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 4 - Good | 31 July 2024 |
Questions about Lionel Walden Primary School
What is Lionel Walden Primary School's food hygiene rating?
Lionel Walden Primary School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Fenland Council on 9 July 2025.
Is Lionel Walden 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 Lionel Walden Primary School last inspected?
Lionel Walden Primary School was last inspected on 9 July 2025, 12 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Fenland Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Lionel Walden 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 Lionel Walden Primary School compare to other places in Fenland?
92% of the 671 rated food businesses in Fenland hold the top rating of 5, and Lionel Walden Primary School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Fenland Council inspects Lionel Walden 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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The official record is held by the council: http://www.fenland.gov.uk/article/2117/Food-Safety
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