Benenden C Of E Primary School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Tunbridge Wells
Benenden C Of E 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 10 October 2019, more than 6 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: Rolvenden Road, Benenden, Cranbrook, TN17 4EH
How it compares in Tunbridge Wells
That puts Benenden C Of E Primary School among the 860 places in Tunbridge Wells holding top marks, 83% 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 | 860 | 83% | ← Benenden C Of E Primary School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 114 | 11% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 46 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 9 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 9 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 45 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 Benenden C Of E 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 Benenden C Of E Primary School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Grange Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 May 2026 |
| Benenden's Community Shop And Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 December 2024 |
| Benenden Pre-School Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 January 2012 |
| St Georges Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 March 2017 |
| The Holt Bed And Breakfast Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 February 2024 |
| Woodcock Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.9 miles away | 4 - Good | 10 October 2025 |
| Hole Park Estate Other catering premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 October 2025 |
Questions about Benenden C Of E Primary School
What is Benenden C Of E Primary School's food hygiene rating?
Benenden C Of E Primary School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Tunbridge Wells Council on 10 October 2019.
Is Benenden C Of E 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 Benenden C Of E Primary School last inspected?
Benenden C Of E Primary School was last inspected on 10 October 2019, more than 6 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Tunbridge Wells Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Benenden C Of E 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 Benenden C Of E Primary School compare to other places in Tunbridge Wells?
83% of the 1,038 rated food businesses in Tunbridge Wells hold the top rating of 5, and Benenden C Of E Primary School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Tunbridge Wells Council inspects Benenden C Of E 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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