Compass At Harris Primary Academy Purley Way food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Croydon
Compass At Harris Primary Academy Purley Way 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 October 2025, 8 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: Harris Primary Academy Purley Way, 47 Propeller Crescent, Croydon, CR0 4FE
How it compares in Croydon
That puts Compass At Harris Primary Academy Purley Way among the 1,830 places in Croydon holding top marks, 65% 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 | 1,830 | 65% | ← Compass At Harris Primary Academy Purley Way | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 690 | 25% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 176 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 81 | 3% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 38 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 317 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 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 Compass At Harris Primary Academy Purley Way 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 Compass At Harris Primary Academy Purley Way, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| An Nam Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 156 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 February 2025 |
| Anita's Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 February 2026 |
| Aldi Food Stores Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 February 2022 |
| Asif Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 March 2026 |
| Banana Moon Nursery Croydon Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 November 2025 |
| Aspens Services At St Giles School School/college/university | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 March 2025 |
| Aayush Ltd At Access Self Storage Croydon Distributors/Transporters | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 July 2022 |
| Abshar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 January 2026 |
Questions about Compass At Harris Primary Academy Purley Way
What is Compass At Harris Primary Academy Purley Way's food hygiene rating?
Compass At Harris Primary Academy Purley Way has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Croydon Council on 17 October 2025.
Is Compass At Harris Primary Academy Purley Way 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 Compass At Harris Primary Academy Purley Way last inspected?
Compass At Harris Primary Academy Purley Way was last inspected on 17 October 2025, 8 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Croydon Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Compass At Harris Primary Academy Purley Way?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Compass At Harris Primary Academy Purley Way compare to other places in Croydon?
65% of the 2,816 rated food businesses in Croydon hold the top rating of 5, and Compass At Harris Primary Academy Purley Way is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Croydon Council inspects Compass At Harris Primary Academy Purley Way 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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