Cherry Orchard Primary School

Charlton

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 Good Cleanliness & condition Generally satisfactory Confidence in management Generally satisfactory

Last inspected on 12 February 2026 by Greenwich.

Rating over time

We have recorded 2 Food Standards Agency inspections for Cherry Orchard Primary School, from October 2021 to February 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 Cherry Orchard Primary School.

Food hygiene rating history for Cherry Orchard Primary School
Inspection date	Rating	Verdict
12 October 2021	5 / 5	Very good
12 February 2026	3 / 5	Generally satisfactory

What does this rating mean?

Cherry Orchard Primary School in Charlton 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?

Cherry Orchard Primary School Rectory Field Crescent,
Charlton,
Greenwich,
SE7 7EN

Cherry Orchard Primary School Hygiene Rating - 3/5

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

Who inspects Cherry Orchard Primary School?

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

Questions about Cherry Orchard Primary School

What is Cherry Orchard Primary School’s food hygiene rating?

Cherry Orchard Primary School has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (Generally satisfactory), based on its last Food Standards Agency inspection on 12 February 2026.

When was Cherry Orchard Primary School last inspected?

Cherry Orchard Primary School was last inspected by Greenwich on 12 February 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.