Chartwells At Woodgate Primary School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Mid Sussex
Chartwells At Woodgate 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 4 March 2026, 4 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: Woodgate Primary School, 41 Bellevue Farm Road, Pease Pottage, RH11 9GT
How it compares in Mid Sussex
That puts Chartwells At Woodgate Primary School 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% | ← Chartwells At Woodgate Primary School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very good
- 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 Chartwells At Woodgate 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 Chartwells At Woodgate Primary School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| BP Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 September 2025 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 April 2025 |
| Atelier 21 Future School Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 November 2025 |
| Chagossian Women Welfare Other catering premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 February 2024 |
| Broadfield Newsagents Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 August 2023 |
| Broadfield Stores Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 January 2023 |
| Cafe Santa Maria Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 February 2025 |
| Breakfast Club And Cygnet Crew After School Club School/college/university | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 November 2018 |
Questions about Chartwells At Woodgate Primary School
What is Chartwells At Woodgate Primary School's food hygiene rating?
Chartwells At Woodgate Primary School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Mid Sussex Council on 4 March 2026.
Is Chartwells At Woodgate 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 Chartwells At Woodgate Primary School last inspected?
Chartwells At Woodgate Primary School was last inspected on 4 March 2026, 4 months 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 Chartwells At Woodgate 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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Chartwells At Woodgate Primary School 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 Chartwells At Woodgate Primary School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Mid Sussex Council inspects Chartwells At Woodgate 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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