St Edith's Pre-school food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Sevenoaks
St Edith's Pre-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 15 September 2025, 9 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: Kemsing County Primary School, West End, Kemsing, TN15 6PU
How it compares in Sevenoaks
That puts St Edith's Pre-school among the 669 places in Sevenoaks holding top marks, 78% 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 | 669 | 78% | ← St Edith's Pre-school | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 118 | 14% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 47 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 13 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 6 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 104 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 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 St Edith's Pre-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 St Edith's Pre-school, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nourish Contract Catering @ Kemsing Primary School Catering School/college/university | at this address | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2026 |
| Londis West End Convenience Store Retailers - other | 202 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2025 |
| Kemsing Primary School Breakfast Club School/college/university | 212 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 May 2022 |
| Kemsing Lunch Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 251 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 June 2026 |
| Na's Thai Kitchen Takeaway/sandwich shop | 251 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 November 2025 |
| Park Lane Bed And Breakfast Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 June 2015 |
| Otford Manor (Oak Hall) Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2025 |
| Budgens Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 November 2024 |
Questions about St Edith's Pre-school
What is St Edith's Pre-school's food hygiene rating?
St Edith's Pre-school has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Sevenoaks Council on 15 September 2025.
Is St Edith's Pre-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 St Edith's Pre-school last inspected?
St Edith's Pre-school was last inspected on 15 September 2025, 9 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Sevenoaks Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at St Edith's Pre-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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does St Edith's Pre-school compare to other places in Sevenoaks?
78% of the 853 rated food businesses in Sevenoaks hold the top rating of 5, and St Edith's Pre-school is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Sevenoaks Council inspects St Edith's Pre-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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