St Athan Primary School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Vale of Glamorgan
St Athan 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 20 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: St Athan Primary School Rock Road, St Athan, CF62 4PG
How it compares in Vale of Glamorgan
That puts St Athan Primary School among the 827 places in Vale of Glamorgan holding top marks, 72% 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 | 827 | 72% | ← St Athan Primary School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 209 | 18% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 96 | 8% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 163 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 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 Athan 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 St Athan Primary School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lifestyle Express Retailers - other | at this address | 4 - Good | 6 June 2019 |
| Yummies Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 23 April 2026 |
| St Athan Primary School Breakfast Club Caring Premises | at this address | 5 - Very good | 22 April 2021 |
| The Roost on Rock Road Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 63 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 23 April 2026 |
| Rustic Roots Nursery Caring Premises | 133 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 August 2025 |
| The Co-op Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 216 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 August 2025 |
| Lok's Kitchen Takeaway/sandwich shop | 221 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 May 2025 |
| The Three Horseshoes Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 221 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 12 March 2026 |
Questions about St Athan Primary School
What is St Athan Primary School's food hygiene rating?
St Athan Primary School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Vale of Glamorgan Council on 20 October 2025.
Is St Athan 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 St Athan Primary School last inspected?
St Athan Primary School was last inspected on 20 October 2025, 8 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Vale of Glamorgan Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at St Athan Primary School?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 Athan Primary School compare to other places in Vale of Glamorgan?
72% of the 1,152 rated food businesses in Vale of Glamorgan hold the top rating of 5, and St Athan Primary School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Vale of Glamorgan Council inspects St Athan 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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