Penwortham Primary School

5
Very Good
Inspected: 2025-09-26

Inspection Scores

Hygienic Food Handling
0
Structural Compliance
0
Confidence in Management
0

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

Penwortham Primary School is a school/college/university located at Penwortham Primary School Penwortham Road, London, Wandsworth, SW16 6RJ, in the Wandsworth local authority area. Following its most recent inspection on 26 September 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 0 — very good), and confidence in management (scored 0 — very good). In the FHRS scoring system, lower numbers indicate better performance, with 0 being the best possible score in each category. Wandsworth oversees 2,837 registered food businesses, of which 78% hold a rating of Good (4) or Very Good (5). The average food hygiene rating in Wandsworth is 4.6 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
Penwortham Primary School Penwortham Road, London, Wandsworth
Postcode
SW16 6RJ
Local Authority
Wandsworth
Scheme Type
FHRS
FHRS Business ID
1573045

FAQ

What is the food hygiene rating of Penwortham Primary School?

Penwortham Primary School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5, as assessed by Wandsworth.

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 Penwortham Primary School last inspected?

Penwortham Primary School was last inspected on 2025-09-26. 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 Penwortham Primary School located?

Penwortham Primary School is located at Penwortham Primary School Penwortham Road, London, Wandsworth , SW16 6RJ, in the Wandsworth local authority area. You can view other food businesses in the SW16 postcode area.