Ashwell Primary School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · North Hertfordshire
Ashwell 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
This is a fresh result: Ashwell Primary School was inspected on 5 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: Ashwell Primary School Silver Street, Ashwell, SG7 5QL
How it compares in North Hertfordshire
That puts Ashwell Primary School among the 789 places in North Hertfordshire holding top marks, 78% 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 | 789 | 78% | ← Ashwell Primary School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 155 | 15% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 48 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 13 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 105 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 Ashwell 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 Ashwell Primary School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Premier Ashwell Wrap Around Care Caring Premises | at this address | 5 - Very good | 12 September 2024 |
| Days Of Ashwell Ltd Manufacturers/packers | 109 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 March 2026 |
| Rhubarb & Mustard Retailers - other | 109 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 October 2013 |
| The Rose & Crown Pub/bar/nightclub | 109 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 May 2026 |
| Community Lunch Caring Premises | 144 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 May 2026 |
| Ashwell Pharmacy Retailers - other | 182 yards away | Exempt | |
| Ashwell Village Stores Retailers - other | 189 yards away | 4 - Good | 11 June 2025 |
| Crumps Butchers Retailers - other | 226 yards away | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 6 March 2026 |
Questions about Ashwell Primary School
What is Ashwell Primary School's food hygiene rating?
Ashwell Primary School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North Hertfordshire Council on 5 June 2026.
Is Ashwell 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 Ashwell Primary School last inspected?
Ashwell Primary School was last inspected on 5 June 2026, a month ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by North Hertfordshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Ashwell Primary 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 Ashwell Primary School compare to other places in North Hertfordshire?
78% of the 1,015 rated food businesses in North Hertfordshire hold the top rating of 5, and Ashwell Primary School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North Hertfordshire Council inspects Ashwell 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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