Chartwells (Wareham St Mary CE Primary School) food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Dorset
Chartwells (Wareham St Mary CE 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 10 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: Wareham Lady St Mary C Of E Primary School Streche Road, Wareham, BH20 4PG
How it compares in Dorset
That puts Chartwells (Wareham St Mary CE Primary 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% | ← Chartwells (Wareham St Mary CE Primary 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 Chartwells (Wareham St Mary CE 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 (Wareham St Mary CE Primary School), nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prime Time After School and Holiday Club Caring Premises | at this address | 5 - Very good | 7 May 2019 |
| All Stars Sports Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 316 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 March 2026 |
| Focus Nursery School School/college/university | 316 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2026 |
| Swanage and Wareham Rugby Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 327 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 March 2026 |
| Kings Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 November 2024 |
| Thai Jasmine Restaurant Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 October 2025 |
| The Italian Bakery Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 January 2026 |
| Daruchini Indian and Bangladeshi Cuisine Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 4 - Good | 19 November 2025 |
Questions about Chartwells (Wareham St Mary CE Primary School)
What is Chartwells (Wareham St Mary CE Primary School)'s food hygiene rating?
Chartwells (Wareham St Mary CE Primary School) has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Dorset Council on 10 March 2026.
Is Chartwells (Wareham St Mary CE 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 (Wareham St Mary CE Primary School) last inspected?
Chartwells (Wareham St Mary CE Primary School) was last inspected on 10 March 2026, 4 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 Chartwells (Wareham St Mary CE Primary 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 Chartwells (Wareham St Mary CE Primary School) compare to other places in Dorset?
95% of the 3,988 rated food businesses in Dorset hold the top rating of 5, and Chartwells (Wareham St Mary CE Primary School) is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Dorset Council inspects Chartwells (Wareham St Mary CE 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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