Chartwells At Forge Wood Primary School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Crawley
Chartwells At Forge Wood 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 18 September 2025, 9 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: Forge Wood Primary School, Somerley Drive, Forge Wood, RH10 3SW
How it compares in Crawley
That puts Chartwells At Forge Wood Primary School among the 743 places in Crawley holding top marks, 90% 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 | 743 | 90% | ← Chartwells At Forge Wood Primary School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 61 | 7% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 11 | 1% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 7 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 4 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 131 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 At Forge Wood 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 At Forge Wood Primary School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aspens Services At The Gatwick School School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 March 2026 |
| Blue Apple Catering Holdings Ltd At EasyJet Staff Canteen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 May 2024 |
| Blue Apple Catering Holdings Ltd At Novo Nordisk Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 February 2024 |
| Charlie's Deli Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 August 2025 |
| Burstow Nurseries Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2024 |
| Caterplus At Anchor - Lanehurst Gardens Caring Premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 February 2025 |
| Active Stars School/college/university | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2026 |
| Chartwells At Milton Mount Primary School School/college/university | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 September 2025 |
Questions about Chartwells At Forge Wood Primary School
What is Chartwells At Forge Wood Primary School's food hygiene rating?
Chartwells At Forge Wood Primary School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Crawley Council on 18 September 2025.
Is Chartwells At Forge Wood 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 At Forge Wood Primary School last inspected?
Chartwells At Forge Wood Primary School was last inspected on 18 September 2025, 9 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Crawley Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Chartwells At Forge Wood 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 At Forge Wood Primary School compare to other places in Crawley?
90% of the 827 rated food businesses in Crawley hold the top rating of 5, and Chartwells At Forge Wood Primary School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Crawley Council inspects Chartwells At Forge Wood 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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