St John's School

5
Very Good
Inspected: 2025-05-19

Inspection Scores

Hygienic Food Handling
0
Structural Compliance
5
Confidence in Management
5

Lower scores indicate better performance. 0 = best, 25/30 = worst.

St John's School is a school/college/university located at St Johns School, Bedford Road, Kempston, Bedford, MK42 8AA, in the Bedford local authority area. Following its most recent inspection on 19 May 2025, it received a food hygiene rating of 5 (Very Good). The inspection assessed three categories: hygienic food handling (scored 0 — very good), structural compliance (scored 5 — very good), and confidence in management (scored 5 — very good). In the FHRS scoring system, lower numbers indicate better performance, with 0 being the best possible score in each category. Bedford oversees 1,663 registered food businesses, of which 84% hold a rating of Good (4) or Very Good (5). The average food hygiene rating in Bedford is 4.7 out of 5. As a food provider in a care or educational setting, this business is subject to particularly rigorous standards given the vulnerability of the people it serves. Inspectors pay close attention to allergen management, nutritional record-keeping, and staff training. Food businesses in the UK are inspected by local authority environmental health officers. The frequency of inspections depends on the risk category — higher-risk businesses are inspected more frequently, typically every 6 to 12 months, while lower-risk establishments may be inspected every 2 to 3 years.

Details

Business Type
School/college/university
Address
St Johns School, Bedford Road, Kempston, Bedford
Postcode
MK42 8AA
Local Authority
Bedford
Scheme Type
FHRS
FHRS Business ID
105242

Location

FAQ

What is the food hygiene rating of St John's School?

St John's School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5, as assessed by Bedford.

What does a food hygiene rating of 5 mean for a school/college/university?

A rating of 5 means hygiene standards are very good. The inspectors found that food was handled, prepared and stored safely, the premises were clean and well-maintained, and management had effective systems to maintain standards.

When was St John's School last inspected?

St John's School was last inspected on 2025-05-19. Food businesses in the UK are typically re-inspected every 6 months to 3 years, depending on their risk category and previous rating.

Where is St John's School located?

St John's School is located at St Johns School, Bedford Road, Kempston, Bedford , MK42 8AA, in the Bedford local authority area. You can view other food businesses in the MK42 postcode area.