Chartwells (Wyke Primary School) food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Dorset
Chartwells (Wyke Primary School) holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the school kitchen met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 4 March 2026, 4 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: Wyke Primary School Deane Avenue, Gillingham, SP8 4SH
How it compares in Dorset
That puts Chartwells (Wyke Primary School) among the 3,808 places in Dorset holding top marks, 95% of everywhere the council rates. A 5 is the norm here rather than the exception, so it is the rating to expect, not to be impressed by.
| 5 out of 5 | 3,808 | 95% | ← Chartwells (Wyke Primary School) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 139 | 3% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 33 | 1% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 5 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 3 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 1,119 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very good
- How well they manage food safety Very good
An inspection scores three things: how food is handled, the physical condition of the premises, and how much the inspector trusts management to keep standards up. At Chartwells (Wyke Primary School) none of the three raised a concern, the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, so a clean sweep is what produces a high score.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Chartwells (Wyke Primary School), nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| One Stop Retailers - other | 219 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 September 2020 |
| The Dog House Pub/bar/nightclub | 355 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 July 2024 |
| The Old Brewery Cafe & Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 November 2025 |
| Osho Leela Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2025 |
| Secret Garden Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 December 2024 |
| The Mellowes Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 January 2025 |
| Salutemcare Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 March 2026 |
| Mulberry House Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | Awaiting inspection |
Questions about Chartwells (Wyke Primary School)
What is Chartwells (Wyke Primary School)'s food hygiene rating?
Chartwells (Wyke Primary School) has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Dorset Council on 4 March 2026.
Is Chartwells (Wyke Primary School) safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 5 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this school kitchen to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Chartwells (Wyke Primary School) last inspected?
Chartwells (Wyke Primary School) was last inspected on 4 March 2026, 4 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Dorset Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Chartwells (Wyke Primary School)?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Chartwells (Wyke Primary School) compare to other places in Dorset?
95% of the 3,988 rated food businesses in Dorset hold the top rating of 5, and Chartwells (Wyke Primary School) is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Dorset Council inspects Chartwells (Wyke Primary School) and sets the rating; the Food Standards Agency publishes it. Neither the business nor this site can change a rating, a business that disagrees can appeal to its council, and can request a re-inspection once it has fixed the problems.
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