Abbey Court School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Medway
Abbey Court 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
This is a fresh result: Abbey Court School was inspected on 15 July 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
95% of rated food businesses in Medway score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all Medway ratings →
Address: Rede Court Road, Strood, Rochester, ME2 3SP
How this rating has changed
Abbey Court School was re-inspected on 15 July 2026 and held its rating of 5.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 15 July 2026 | 5 5 | Held |
The FSA publishes only a business's current rating. This history is our own record of what it has scored since we began watching.
How it compares in Medway
That puts Abbey Court School among the 1,551 places in Medway holding top marks, 80% 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 | 1,551 | 80% | ← Abbey Court School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 287 | 15% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 75 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 21 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 190 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 Abbey Court 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 Abbey Court School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda Express Strood Salters Cross PFS Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 November 2025 |
| Barrel & Bun Xpress Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 June 2026 |
| Castle View House Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 March 2026 |
| Cherubs Montessori Day Nursery Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 May 2025 |
| Castleview Day Nursery Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 May 2025 |
| Chartwells @ Elaine Primary Academy School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 March 2026 |
| Bryant Road Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 November 2025 |
| Bryant Road Newsagents Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 November 2024 |
Questions about Abbey Court School
What is Abbey Court School's food hygiene rating?
Abbey Court School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Medway Council on 15 July 2026.
Is Abbey Court 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 Abbey Court School last inspected?
Abbey Court School was last inspected on 15 July 2026, a month ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Medway Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Abbey Court 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 Abbey Court School compare to other places in Medway?
80% of the 1,944 rated food businesses in Medway hold the top rating of 5, and Abbey Court School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Medway Council inspects Abbey Court 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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