Burnham Montessori School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Buckinghamshire
Burnham Montessori 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 17 January 2017, more than 9 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: Dropmore Village Hall, 6 Littleworth Road, Burnham, SL1 8PF
How it compares in Buckinghamshire
That puts Burnham Montessori School among the 3,226 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 | 3,226 | 81% | ← Burnham Montessori School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 530 | 13% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 171 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 42 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 31 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 615 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 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 Burnham Montessori 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 Burnham Montessori School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dropmore Infant School School/college/university | at this address | 5 - Very good | 19 September 2025 |
| Feathers Burnham Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 April 2026 |
| Conservatory Restaurant & Dovecote Coffee Shop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 July 2025 |
| Bray Cured Manufacturers/packers | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2026 |
| Cliveden House Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 April 2025 |
| Burnham Beeches Golf Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2026 |
| Cafe 2 U Slough Mobile caterer | 1.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 February 2015 |
| Don Churro/El Mexicana Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 June 2025 |
Questions about Burnham Montessori School
What is Burnham Montessori School's food hygiene rating?
Burnham Montessori School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Buckinghamshire Council on 17 January 2017.
Is Burnham Montessori 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 Burnham Montessori School last inspected?
Burnham Montessori School was last inspected on 17 January 2017, more than 9 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 Burnham Montessori School?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Burnham Montessori School compare to other places in Buckinghamshire?
81% of the 4,001 rated food businesses in Buckinghamshire hold the top rating of 5, and Burnham Montessori School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Buckinghamshire Council inspects Burnham Montessori 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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