St Marys RC School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Wiltshire
St Marys RC 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
This is a fresh result: St Marys RC School was inspected on 17 July 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
92% of rated food businesses in Wiltshire score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all Wiltshire ratings →
Address: St Marys School Rowden Hill, Chippenham, SN15 2AH
How this rating has changed
St Marys RC School has improved: it was rated 3 before its inspection on 17 July 2026, and now holds a 5. That is the highest rating the scheme awards.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 17 July 2026 | 3 5 | Improved |
The FSA publishes only a business's current rating. This history is our own record of what it has scored since we began watching.
How it compares in Wiltshire
That puts St Marys RC School among the 2,425 places in Wiltshire 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 | 2,425 | 81% | ← St Marys RC School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 341 | 11% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 171 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 25 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 25 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 3 | <1% |
A further 1,272 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 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 St Marys RC 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 Marys RC School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chippenham Community Hospital Caring Premises | 233 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 April 2026 |
| Rowden Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2025 |
| Platts Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 July 2024 |
| One Stop Community Store Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 June 2022 |
| Caffe Nero Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2022 |
| COOK Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2026 |
| Fortune Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 January 2023 |
| Shoestrings Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 May 2026 |
Questions about St Marys RC School
What is St Marys RC School's food hygiene rating?
St Marys RC School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Wiltshire Council on 17 July 2026.
Is St Marys RC 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 Marys RC School last inspected?
St Marys RC School was last inspected on 17 July 2026, a month ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Wiltshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at St Marys RC School?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 St Marys RC School compare to other places in Wiltshire?
81% of the 2,990 rated food businesses in Wiltshire hold the top rating of 5, and St Marys RC School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Wiltshire Council inspects St Marys RC 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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St Marys RC School is one of 215 rated food businesses in Chippenham. See every hygiene rating in Chippenham →
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