Kirk Langley Church Of England Primary School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Amber Valley
Kirk Langley Church Of England 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 29 February 2024, more than 2 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: 7 Moor Lane Kirk Langley Ashbourne Derbyshire, DE6 4LQ
How it compares in Amber Valley
That puts Kirk Langley Church Of England Primary School among the 787 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 | 787 | 81% | ← Kirk Langley Church Of England 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 110 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 Kirk Langley Church Of England 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 Kirk Langley Church Of England Primary School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wheathills House Residential Home Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 January 2026 |
| Meynell Tea Rooms Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 March 2026 |
| Mackworth House Farm B And B Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2025 |
| Hackwood Primary Academy School/college/university | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 December 2024 |
| Premier Education @ Hackwood Primary Academy School/college/university | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 November 2025 |
| Central England Co-Operative Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 1.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 February 2025 |
| The Farmhouse At Mackworth Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 September 2024 |
| Say Cheese Mobile caterer | 1.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 March 2026 |
Questions about Kirk Langley Church Of England Primary School
What is Kirk Langley Church Of England Primary School's food hygiene rating?
Kirk Langley Church Of England Primary School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Amber Valley Council on 29 February 2024.
Is Kirk Langley Church Of England 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 Kirk Langley Church Of England Primary School last inspected?
Kirk Langley Church Of England Primary School was last inspected on 29 February 2024, more than 2 years 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 Kirk Langley Church Of England 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 Kirk Langley Church Of England Primary School compare to other places in Amber Valley?
81% of the 971 rated food businesses in Amber Valley hold the top rating of 5, and Kirk Langley Church Of England Primary School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Amber Valley Council inspects Kirk Langley Church Of England 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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