Downshall Primary School

5
Very Good
Inspected: 2026-03-02

Inspection Scores

Hygienic Food Handling
0
Structural Compliance
0
Confidence in Management
0

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

Downshall Primary School is a school/college/university located at Meads Lane, Seven Kings, IG3 8UG, in the Redbridge local authority area. Following its most recent inspection on 2 March 2026, 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. Redbridge oversees 2,092 registered food businesses, of which 69% hold a rating of Good (4) or Very Good (5). The average food hygiene rating in Redbridge is 4.3 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
Meads Lane, Seven Kings
Postcode
IG3 8UG
Local Authority
Redbridge
Scheme Type
FHRS
FHRS Business ID
443157

Location

FAQ

What is the food hygiene rating of Downshall Primary School?

Downshall Primary School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5, as assessed by Redbridge.

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 Downshall Primary School last inspected?

Downshall Primary School was last inspected on 2026-03-02. 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 Downshall Primary School located?

Downshall Primary School is located at Meads Lane, Seven Kings , IG3 8UG, in the Redbridge local authority area. You can view other food businesses in the IG3 postcode area.