Willow Tree Preschool food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Mid Sussex
Willow Tree Preschool holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the care premises met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: Willow Tree Preschool was inspected on 3 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: Willow Tree Pre School, Barn Cottage Pavilion, Barn Cottage Lane, RH16 3QW
How it compares in Mid Sussex
That puts Willow Tree Preschool among the 1,031 places in Mid Sussex 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 | 1,031 | 83% | ← Willow Tree Preschool | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 127 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 59 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 14 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 16 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 116 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 Willow Tree Preschool 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 Willow Tree Preschool, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morrisons Daily Retailers - other | 139 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 October 2025 |
| One Stop Retailers - other | 202 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 January 2024 |
| Bentswood Hub Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 217 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2026 |
| Haywards Heath Football Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 273 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 June 2026 |
| Haywards Heath Foodbank Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 June 2023 |
| Oathall Community College - Farm Shop Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 June 2023 |
| Hedgehogs & Badgers Nursery School Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 June 2025 |
| Chartwells At Blackthorns Community Primary Academy School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 July 2025 |
Questions about Willow Tree Preschool
What is Willow Tree Preschool's food hygiene rating?
Willow Tree Preschool has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Mid Sussex Council on 3 June 2026.
Is Willow Tree Preschool 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 care premises to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Willow Tree Preschool last inspected?
Willow Tree Preschool was last inspected on 3 June 2026, a month ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Mid Sussex Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Willow Tree Preschool?
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 Willow Tree Preschool compare to other places in Mid Sussex?
83% of the 1,248 rated food businesses in Mid Sussex hold the top rating of 5, and Willow Tree Preschool is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Mid Sussex Council inspects Willow Tree Preschool 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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