The Merton Primary School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Charnwood
The Merton Primary School holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the school kitchen are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 24 November 2025, 7 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: Cherry Drive, LE7 2PT
How it compares in Charnwood
In Charnwood, 80% of rated places manage a 5, so The Merton Primary School sits behind roughly 1,052 nearby businesses. 12% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,052 | 80% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 164 | 12% | ← The Merton Primary School | |
| 3 out of 5 | 72 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 21 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 6 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 4 | <1% |
A further 176 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Generally satisfactory
- 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 The Merton 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 The Merton Primary School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Star After School Club Other catering premises | at this address | 5 - Very good | 14 December 2023 |
| Barkby Court Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 March 2025 |
| Flames Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 December 2025 |
| Delish Syston Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 April 2026 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 February 2024 |
| Costa Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 October 2024 |
| Gamble and Hollis Ltd Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 January 2025 |
| Food Warehouse Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 April 2025 |
Questions about The Merton Primary School
What is The Merton Primary School's food hygiene rating?
The Merton Primary School has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Charnwood Council on 24 November 2025.
Is The Merton Primary School safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this school kitchen to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Merton Primary School last inspected?
The Merton Primary School was last inspected on 24 November 2025, 7 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Charnwood Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Merton Primary School?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", 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 The Merton Primary School compare to other places in Charnwood?
80% of the 1,319 rated food businesses in Charnwood hold the top rating of 5, while The Merton Primary School holds a 4. 164 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Charnwood Council inspects The Merton 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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