Castle Court School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Dorset
Castle 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
The rating dates from 19 March 2026, 3 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: Castle Court School Knoll Lane, Corfe Mullen, BH21 3RF
How it compares in Dorset
That puts Castle Court School among the 3,808 places in Dorset holding top marks, 95% 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 | 3,808 | 95% | ← Castle Court School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 139 | 3% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 33 | 1% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 5 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 3 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 1,119 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 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 Castle 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 Castle Court School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Christain Mission Caring Premises | 356 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2025 |
| Hebe Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 April 2026 |
| Bow Cottage B&B Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 July 2023 |
| Co-op Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 September 2023 |
| Corfe Classic Catering Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 February 2025 |
| Asda Express PFS Windgreen Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 September 2025 |
| Bru Hub Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 July 2025 |
| Dorset Soldier Other catering premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2025 |
Questions about Castle Court School
What is Castle Court School's food hygiene rating?
Castle Court School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Dorset Council on 19 March 2026.
Is Castle 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 Castle Court School last inspected?
Castle Court School was last inspected on 19 March 2026, 3 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Dorset Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Castle Court School?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 Castle Court School compare to other places in Dorset?
95% of the 3,988 rated food businesses in Dorset hold the top rating of 5, and Castle Court School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Dorset Council inspects Castle 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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Castle Court School is one of 37 rated food businesses in Corfe Mullen. See every hygiene rating in Corfe Mullen →
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