Coolham Montessori Nursery food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Horsham
Coolham Montessori Nursery 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 21 October 2024, 20 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: Coolham Montessori Nursery, Coolham Village Hall, Billingshurst Road Coolham, RH13 8QN
How it compares in Horsham
That puts Coolham Montessori Nursery among the 1,053 places in Horsham holding top marks, 90% 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 | 1,053 | 90% | ← Coolham Montessori Nursery | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 91 | 8% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 13 | 1% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 7 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 9 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 129 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 Coolham Montessori Nursery 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 Coolham Montessori Nursery, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Selsey Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 302 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 January 2025 |
| The Easy Lunch Company Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 June 2025 |
| George And Dragon Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2026 |
| The Countryman Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 August 2025 |
| Snacks At Jacks Other catering premises | 1.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2025 |
| Natural Nurture Nursery School/college/university | 2.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 October 2024 |
| Stones Throw Farm Limited Mobile caterer | 2.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 May 2024 |
| Oriental Express Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 2.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 September 2024 |
Questions about Coolham Montessori Nursery
What is Coolham Montessori Nursery's food hygiene rating?
Coolham Montessori Nursery has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Horsham Council on 21 October 2024.
Is Coolham Montessori Nursery 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 Coolham Montessori Nursery last inspected?
Coolham Montessori Nursery was last inspected on 21 October 2024, 20 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Horsham Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Coolham Montessori Nursery?
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 Coolham Montessori Nursery compare to other places in Horsham?
90% of the 1,173 rated food businesses in Horsham hold the top rating of 5, and Coolham Montessori Nursery is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Horsham Council inspects Coolham Montessori Nursery 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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