Blaen-y-Cwm County Primary School

5
Very Good
Inspected: 2025-07-01
Top 44% in Blaenau Gwent

Inspection Scores

Hygienic Food Handling
5
Structural Compliance
5
Confidence in Management
0

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

Blaen-y-Cwm County Primary School is a school/college/university located at Blaenavon Road, Brynmawr, Ebbw Vale, NP23 4BR, in the Blaenau Gwent local authority area. Following its most recent inspection on 1 July 2025, it received a food hygiene rating of 5 (Very Good). The inspection assessed three categories: hygienic food handling (scored 5 — 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. Blaenau Gwent oversees 662 registered food businesses, of which 72% hold a rating of Good (4) or Very Good (5). The average food hygiene rating in Blaenau Gwent is 4.2 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
Blaenavon Road, Brynmawr, Ebbw Vale
Postcode
NP23 4BR
Local Authority
Blaenau Gwent
Scheme Type
FHRS
FHRS Business ID
238927

Location

FAQ

What is the food hygiene rating of Blaen-y-Cwm County Primary School?

Blaen-y-Cwm County Primary School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5, as assessed by Blaenau Gwent.

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 Blaen-y-Cwm County Primary School last inspected?

Blaen-y-Cwm County Primary School was last inspected on 2025-07-01. 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 Blaen-y-Cwm County Primary School located?

Blaen-y-Cwm County Primary School is located at Blaenavon Road, Brynmawr, Ebbw Vale , NP23 4BR, in the Blaenau Gwent local authority area. You can view other food businesses in the NP23 postcode area.