Bardwell CofE Primary School

5
Very Good
Inspected: 2025-06-20

Inspection Scores

Hygienic Food Handling
0
Structural Compliance
5
Confidence in Management
0

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

Bardwell CofE Primary School is a school/college/university located at Bardwell Cevc Primary School, School Lane, Bardwell, Suffolk, IP31 1AD, in the West Suffolk local authority area. Following its most recent inspection on 20 June 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 0 — very good). In the FHRS scoring system, lower numbers indicate better performance, with 0 being the best possible score in each category. West Suffolk oversees 1,741 registered food businesses, of which 83% hold a rating of Good (4) or Very Good (5). The average food hygiene rating in West Suffolk is 4.9 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
Bardwell Cevc Primary School, School Lane, Bardwell, Suffolk
Postcode
IP31 1AD
Local Authority
West Suffolk
Scheme Type
FHRS
FHRS Business ID
1674523

Location

FAQ

What is the food hygiene rating of Bardwell CofE Primary School?

Bardwell CofE Primary School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5, as assessed by West Suffolk.

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 Bardwell CofE Primary School last inspected?

Bardwell CofE Primary School was last inspected on 2025-06-20. 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 Bardwell CofE Primary School located?

Bardwell CofE Primary School is located at Bardwell Cevc Primary School, School Lane, Bardwell, Suffolk , IP31 1AD, in the West Suffolk local authority area. You can view other food businesses in the IP31 postcode area.