Derwent Primary School

Bedfordshire

Food hygiene rating 3 / 5 · Generally satisfactory

Middle of the road

A 3 out of 5 is generally satisfactory - perfectly fine, but with a bit of room to improve.

The breakdown

Hygiene Generally satisfactory Cleanliness & condition Good Confidence in management Generally satisfactory

Last inspected on 27 May 2026 by Central Bedfordshire.

Rating over time

We have recorded 3 Food Standards Agency inspections for Derwent Primary School, from April 2021 to May 2026. Its hygiene rating has gone down, from 5 in 2021 to 3 in 2026.

Food hygiene rating (0 to 5) at each FSA inspection of Derwent Primary School.

Food hygiene rating history for Derwent Primary School
Inspection date	Rating	Verdict
20 April 2021	5 / 5	Very good
4 June 2024	5 / 5	Very good
27 May 2026	3 / 5	Generally satisfactory

What does this rating mean?

Derwent Primary School in Bedfordshire has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory). On the Food Standards Agency scale, 5 is the best and 0 is the worst. A 3 out of 5 is generally satisfactory. Standards were acceptable, but the inspector noted some room for improvement.

The rating reflects standards found at the last inspection. It is not a verdict on how the food tastes - it scores how well the business manages food safety. How often a place is inspected depends on its risk: lower-rated and higher-risk businesses are revisited more often than spotless ones.

Where is it?

Hitchin Road,
Henlow,
Bedfordshire,
SG16 6BA

Derwent Primary School Hygiene Rating - 3/5

This is the official Food Standards Agency hygiene badge for Derwent Primary School. The data is published by the FSA under the Open Government Licence.

Who inspects Derwent Primary School?

Food hygiene at Derwent Primary School is inspected by Central Bedfordshire, the local authority responsible for this area. You can reach them at http://www.centralbedfordshire.gov.uk or [email protected].

Questions about Derwent Primary School

What is Derwent Primary School’s food hygiene rating?

Derwent Primary School has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (Generally satisfactory), based on its last Food Standards Agency inspection on 27 May 2026.

When was Derwent Primary School last inspected?

Derwent Primary School was last inspected by Central Bedfordshire on 27 May 2026.

Is a 3 out of 5 hygiene rating good?

A 3 out of 5 is generally satisfactory. Standards were acceptable, but the inspector noted some room for improvement.

What do the food hygiene scores mean?

The rating combines three checks made on the day of the inspection: how hygienically food is handled, the cleanliness and condition of the premises, and how confident the inspector is that management will keep standards up. A higher overall score, from 0 up to 5, means fewer problems were found.