St.Richard Gwyn School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Vale of Glamorgan
St.Richard Gwyn 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: St.Richard Gwyn School was inspected on 19 May 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: St Richard Gwyn Rc High School Argae Lane, St Andrews Major, CF63 1BL
How it compares in Vale of Glamorgan
That puts St.Richard Gwyn 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.Richard Gwyn 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.Richard Gwyn 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.Richard Gwyn School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Celynbrook Care Home Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 April 2015 |
| Bakers Baguettes Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 November 2025 |
| Buyology Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 October 2015 |
| Debs out of school Clubs Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 April 2018 |
| Dinas Powys Bowls Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 July 2014 |
| Dinas Powys Lawn Tennis Club Other catering premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 September 2022 |
| Cadoxton Primary School School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 September 2025 |
| Cadoxton Primary School Breakfast Club School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 September 2025 |
Questions about St.Richard Gwyn School
What is St.Richard Gwyn School's food hygiene rating?
St.Richard Gwyn School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Vale of Glamorgan Council on 19 May 2026.
Is St.Richard Gwyn 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.Richard Gwyn School last inspected?
St.Richard Gwyn School was last inspected on 19 May 2026, a month 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.Richard Gwyn 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.Richard Gwyn 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.Richard Gwyn School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Vale of Glamorgan Council inspects St.Richard Gwyn 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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