Ospringe Primary School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Swale
Ospringe 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 28 January 2026, 5 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: Ospringe Church Of England Primary School, Water Lane, Ospringe, ME13 8TX
How it compares in Swale
That puts Ospringe Primary School among the 989 places in Swale 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 | 989 | 83% | ← Ospringe Primary School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 134 | 11% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 41 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 6 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 13 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 3 | <1% |
A further 40 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 Ospringe 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 Ospringe Primary School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ospringe Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 313 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 June 2025 |
| One Stop (part Of Premises) Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 July 2016 |
| Carnalea Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 May 2025 |
| Acacia Court Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 November 2025 |
| Judds Folly Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 August 2024 |
| Breakfast Club At Bysing Wood Primary School School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 October 2014 |
| Bysing Wood County Primary School School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 October 2024 |
| Independent Catering Management At Abbey School School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 May 2026 |
Questions about Ospringe Primary School
What is Ospringe Primary School's food hygiene rating?
Ospringe Primary School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Swale Council on 28 January 2026.
Is Ospringe 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 Ospringe Primary School last inspected?
Ospringe Primary School was last inspected on 28 January 2026, 5 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Swale Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Ospringe 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 Ospringe Primary School compare to other places in Swale?
83% of the 1,186 rated food businesses in Swale hold the top rating of 5, and Ospringe Primary School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Swale Council inspects Ospringe 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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