Shalfleet C Of E Primary School - Compass food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Isle of Wight
Shalfleet C Of E Primary School - Compass holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the school kitchen are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 30 June 2025, 12 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: Shalfleet Church Of England Primary School, Station Road, Shalfleet, PO30 4NN
How it compares in Isle of Wight
In Isle of Wight, 70% of rated places manage a 5, so Shalfleet C Of E Primary School - Compass sits behind roughly 1,042 nearby businesses. 18% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,042 | 70% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 261 | 18% | ← Shalfleet C Of E Primary School - Compass | |
| 3 out of 5 | 139 | 9% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 30 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 6 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 208 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- How well they manage food safety 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 Shalfleet C Of E Primary School - Compass 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 Shalfleet C Of E Primary School - Compass, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Little Explorers Preschool School/college/university | at this address | Awaiting inspection | |
| Horse And Groom Pub/bar/nightclub | 208 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 14 June 2025 |
| Shalfleet Village Stores Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 4 - Good | 28 April 2025 |
| Shalfleet Hall (Back Of Church Carpark) Other catering premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2025 |
| Pennethorne Park Farm Dairy (SH & KJ Cool) Farmers/growers | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 October 2025 |
Questions about Shalfleet C Of E Primary School - Compass
What is Shalfleet C Of E Primary School - Compass's food hygiene rating?
Shalfleet C Of E Primary School - Compass has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Isle of Wight Council on 30 June 2025.
Is Shalfleet C Of E Primary School - Compass safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this school kitchen to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Shalfleet C Of E Primary School - Compass last inspected?
Shalfleet C Of E Primary School - Compass was last inspected on 30 June 2025, 12 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Isle of Wight Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Shalfleet C Of E Primary School - Compass?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Shalfleet C Of E Primary School - Compass compare to other places in Isle of Wight?
70% of the 1,479 rated food businesses in Isle of Wight hold the top rating of 5, while Shalfleet C Of E Primary School - Compass holds a 4. 261 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Isle of Wight Council inspects Shalfleet C Of E Primary School - Compass 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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