Dene Magna Community School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Forest of Dean
Dene Magna 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
The rating dates from 19 November 2025, 7 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: Abenhall Road, Mitcheldean, Gloucestershire, GL17 0DX
How it compares in Forest of Dean
That puts Dene Magna 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% | ← Dene Magna 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 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 Dene Magna 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 Dene Magna Community School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Le Coq Mobile caterer | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2025 |
| Mobile Bene Pizza Manufacturers/packers | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 May 2025 |
| Raj Takeaway \& Forest Fish And Chips Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 October 2025 |
| One Stop Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 November 2025 |
| Dean Forest Kitchen Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 November 2025 |
| Caterlink Limited At Mitcheldean Endowed Primary School School/college/university | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2020 |
| Sunbeams Day Nursery Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 January 2026 |
| The Forest Larder Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 February 2023 |
Questions about Dene Magna Community School
What is Dene Magna Community School's food hygiene rating?
Dene Magna Community School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Forest of Dean Council on 19 November 2025.
Is Dene Magna 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 Dene Magna Community School last inspected?
Dene Magna Community School was last inspected on 19 November 2025, 7 months ago. 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 Dene Magna Community School?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "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 Dene Magna 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 Dene Magna Community School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Forest of Dean Council inspects Dene Magna 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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