Great Waltham C Of E Primary School

5
Very Good
Inspected: 2025-12-09

Inspection Scores

Hygienic Food Handling
0
Structural Compliance
0
Confidence in Management
5

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

Great Waltham C Of E Primary School is a school/college/university located at Great Waltham C Of E School, South Street, Great Waltham, Chelmsford, CM3 1DF, in the Chelmsford local authority area. Following its most recent inspection on 9 December 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 5 — very good). In the FHRS scoring system, lower numbers indicate better performance, with 0 being the best possible score in each category. Chelmsford oversees 1,597 registered food businesses, of which 89% hold a rating of Good (4) or Very Good (5). The average food hygiene rating in Chelmsford 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
Great Waltham C Of E School, South Street, Great Waltham, Chelmsford
Postcode
CM3 1DF
Local Authority
Chelmsford
Scheme Type
FHRS
FHRS Business ID
34072

Location

FAQ

What is the food hygiene rating of Great Waltham C Of E Primary School?

Great Waltham C Of E Primary School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5, as assessed by Chelmsford.

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 Great Waltham C Of E Primary School last inspected?

Great Waltham C Of E Primary School was last inspected on 2025-12-09. 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 Great Waltham C Of E Primary School located?

Great Waltham C Of E Primary School is located at Great Waltham C Of E School, South Street, Great Waltham, Chelmsford , CM3 1DF, in the Chelmsford local authority area. You can view other food businesses in the CM3 postcode area.