Newent Community School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Forest of Dean
Newent Community 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
This is a fresh result: Newent Community School was inspected on 16 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: Watery Lane, Newent, Gloucestershire, GL18 1QF
How it compares in Forest of Dean
That puts Newent Community School among the 651 places in Forest of Dean 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 | 651 | 95% | ← Newent Community School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 31 | 5% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 4 | 1% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 0 | 0% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 0 | 0% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 115 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 Newent Community 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 Newent Community School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tything Store Retailers - other | 250 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 June 2023 |
| Zeeschops Snacks Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 November 2025 |
| Junior Rugby Bacon Sandwiches Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2025 |
| Newent Tandoori Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2025 |
| Tudor Fish & Chip Shop Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 May 2024 |
| The Chill Out Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 4 - Good | 7 January 2020 |
| Manna Creative Gifts Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 January 2023 |
| The Red Lion Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 August 2025 |
Questions about Newent Community School
What is Newent Community School's food hygiene rating?
Newent Community School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Forest of Dean Council on 16 June 2026.
Is Newent Community 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 Newent Community School last inspected?
Newent Community School was last inspected on 16 June 2026, within the last month. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Forest of Dean Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Newent Community 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 Newent Community School compare to other places in Forest of Dean?
95% of the 687 rated food businesses in Forest of Dean hold the top rating of 5, and Newent Community School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Forest of Dean Council inspects Newent Community 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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Understanding this rating
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